You can't win with some people. If you're not in government, you're criticised for being not serious. If you are in government, you're criticised for wanting power. That's the Labour party's line of attack, and it's a bit ridiculous.

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This quote highlights the dilemma faced by individuals or political parties when dealing with criticism from opposing sides. It suggests that regardless of their position, they will always be subjected to criticism. It specifically criticizes the Labour party for employing a strategy where they attack both those who are not in government for not being serious and those who are in government for seeking power. The quote implies that this approach is unreasonable and demonstrates the challenges of navigating public perception and attacks in the political arena.

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