Getting ready for the expected Corbyn victory – leading party figures change their approach
Why have Umunna and others changed their tone on Corbyn? Because they don't want to be blamed if he fails. #r4today
— George Eaton (@georgeeaton) September 2, 2015
Asked where he agrees with Corbyn, Umunna cites industrial strategy and changing the structure of the economy. #r4today
— George Eaton (@georgeeaton) September 2, 2015
Umunna doesn't rule out serving in a Corbyn shadow cabinet if he changes his programme. But odds are still against it. #r4today
— George Eaton (@georgeeaton) September 2, 2015
Undermining contenders is one thing – being seen to undermine the party leader is another
As ever the News Statesman’s George Eaton hits the nail on the head with these Tweets. Even Mr. Corbyn’s biggest opponents have got to be careful that they are not seen to be attacking a newly elected leader.
This is why I don’t think there’ll be an early move against JC – assuming that that is the outcome. Something will be needed to trigger it off and the new man will need to be given space in the early days.