Times: Corbyn’s support ‘plummets’ – to the same as it’s always been
Murdoch paper claims ‘collapse’ in member support for party leader – but it’s same as in both previous leader elections There are defining moments in politics – and one has […]
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Excl: Labour MPs mock Watson leadership bid as ‘Umm Qasr’ strategy
Quip mocks non-existent chance of success and Watson’s support for illegal Iraq war Labour MPs have told the SKWAWKBOX that they understand that the party’s deputy leader Tom Watson is […]
New conference motion looks to remove MPs’ veto over leadership nominations – and removal of Watson
Move to democratise leadership elections aims to work around controversial rule blocking it Earlier this year, Labour left organisation CLPD published a motion for this autumn’s party conference asking the […]
Harman responds to challenge to support Formby – by trying to sideline her
Former acting Labour leader leaped to protect Reeves, fails to stand up to Formby ‘bully’ Watson Labour MP – and former acting leader – Harriet Harman was at the forefront […]
Video: Beckett’s ‘tearful’ attack on Corbyn is defining backdrop to assault on his team
Centrist attempt to isolate Labour leader from his most trusted support continues – but Beckett’s background undermines latest attack on ‘LOTO’ staff Margaret Beckett has become the latest centrist to […]
Video: Dead Ringers’ pitch-perfect Watson take-down
Radio 4 satire captures Watson’s lack of substance in ninety merciless seconds Labour members frustrated at Tom Watson’s attempts to divert or undermine the Brexit policy and strategy of the […]
Video: Streeting flaps like landed fish when Neil exposes logical fallacy
BBC interviewer asks whether MP wants his party to negotiate a deal then campaign against it Centrist MP Wes Streeting floundered on Thursday’s This Week when Andrew Neil pointed out […]
Manchester Central left asks members to attend meeting tomorrow for vote on switch to all-member structure
CLP was one of first to be switched to delegate structure after Corbyn’s first leadership victory Local Labour activists in Manchester Central CLP (constituency Labour party) are encouraging all members […]
Video: Long-Bailey outclasses Lidington in PMQs, raises talk of deputy leadership
Gulf in class and capability across despatch box raises deputy leadership prospects Analysis Shadow Business and Environment Secretary Rebecca Long-Bailey deputised for Jeremy Corbyn at the Dispatch Box during today’s […]
Thornberry emerges on side of Watson in BBC appearance – and as potential challenger
Shadow Foreign Secretary went ‘full ultra’, wrongly claimed Labour NEC makes policy – and named by Campbell alongside Watson Emily Thornberry has emerged as a figurehead for the tactics underpinning […]