Trond Giske is still a controversial man in the Labor Party, even though it has been several years since he resigned as deputy leader following allegations of inappropriate behaviour. Photo: André Børke / André Børke – I believe that we simply have to stop this type of personal attacks, says leader of Trondheim Ap, Hanne Moe Bjørnbet. It comes as a response to AUF leader Astrid Hoem taking a tough stand with Trond Giske during the Debate on NRK1. Astrid Hoem believes that the former deputy leader of the party is responsible for the unrest in the party now. – I do not disagree with anything Trond says. But I think Trond must recognize that he is part of the problem that many people find it difficult to talk about politics, said Hoem. – Embarrassing attack The statements came in connection with a debate about support for the Labor Party. Hoem believes Giske damages Ap when he constantly criticizes the party. Her statements are supported by the Prime Minister. – I think she is right about a lot. I understand what Astrid Hoem says on behalf of young people, but also many others in the Labor Party, Jonas Gahr Støre told news on Friday. On Wednesday, the Labor Party received a support of 16.9 per cent in a poll carried out for FriFagfevegelse, Avisenes Nyhetsbyrå (ANB) and Dagsavisen. – I think it was a bit embarrassing that she should attack Trond when we discuss the low support that was now. It is a complex problem, says manager Bård Langsåvold in Meråker Ap. He believes that Giske has not criticized the leadership of the party, but the policy they pursue. – It looks like AUF is unable to shake off the creature they have on their backs. It is time for them to look forward, he continues. The manager of Steinkjer Ap, Hans Petter Løkken, also supports Giske. He believes it is absolutely right that Giske speaks out when the policy being pursued is too bad. – He is fully entitled to say what he wants to say. If the management at Youngstorget doesn’t think it’s good, then that’s their problem, he says. He supports Giske when he criticizes the government. – I am not impressed by the state budget and do not think it is entirely in line with our values. I think we miss and don’t understand what is going on, says Løkken. Leader of the Steinkjer Labor Party, Lars Petter Løkken, thinks it is right for Trond Giske to be critical of the government’s policy. Photo: Tariq Alisubh / news Wants to focus on politics There are 10 months until next year’s municipal elections. Therefore, several people point out that we must now stop attacking each other and rather focus on politics. – I think the voters, the people, want politicians who care about them and their everyday challenges. Not internal discord and personal attacks, says Bjørnbet. – I am convinced that internal strife and personal attacks are not the solution. I don’t think we’ll win a single voter on that. Langsåvold believes people in the party must now stop bringing up Giske’s past. – Continuing to tear up what happened several years ago does not benefit politics. We have put that behind us in the Trøndelag Labor Party. We must also have a policy that benefits most people, he says. Løkken believes the criticism of Giske contributes to continued division in the party. – Personally, I feel that trust in the leadership of the party is not increasing. I think we have a lot going for us in the Trøndelag Labor Party. I feel the road is quite long from Trøndelag to Youngstorget at the moment.
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A divided Labor Party after debate and personal attacks – news Trøndelag
