One of the more irksome journalistic obfuscations (among many) is the one where they refer to the 'left' and 'right' factions within the Labor Party.
Its own constitution refers to the labor party as a 'Democratic Socialist Party' and I am quite sure that no self respecting 'Socialist' in their right mind (excuse the pun) wants to be called 'right-wing'.
Equally; few conservatives like to be referred to as 'left-wing', therefore I would suggest that it is perhaps time for reporters to find a more accurate term for the various factions.
"Since it is so likely that children will meet cruel enemies, let them at least have heard of brave knights and heroic courage.” C. S. Lewis
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