Long-Bailey stayed loyal to Corbyn, and that’s why Abbott is supporting her in the Labour leadership contest.
“He has a long political career ahead of him should he wish. He is ten years younger than Bernie Sanders.”
The first is for, the second is against – at least in this case. A reminder of how stark December’s election dividing lines were.
And we shall not see a new Leader of the Opposition at Prime Minister’s Questions until 22nd April.
Voters won’t return to Labour just because Brexit is done. But nor will they stick with the Conservatives if they’re not seen to deliver.
He should be scrutinised as fiercely as he himself scrutinised Delors as a journalist 30 years ago.
Needed: a phrase book which captures the boldly meaningless tone of political debate.
Corbyn says of the Prime Minister his “vivid imagination seems to have taken over from his memory”.
All those named inadvertently paved the way for Britain’s exit. They feature an American President, a Supreme Court judge – and a quango.
Regardless of whether the party chooses Starmer or Long-Bailey, it seems intent of fighting the last war next time.
The PM accused Corbyn of being “negative”.
The 2024 general election will come around much faster than we think. Having a youth wing that feels valued and is sufficiently energised might just swing the balance.
Try to please everyone and you end up pleasing nobody. Even Lisa Nandy, who seems more alert than most of her rivals, has fallen into this trap.
“Labour just want to keep people in the welfare trap. We want to help people into fantastic jobs.”
At home, our government’s motives will be questioned, and it will be accused of holding post-colonial attitudes borne of guilt or arrogance.