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We could find out how good Corbyn is at herding chickens

We could find out how good Corbyn is at herding chickens

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What if Labour tried to form minority government? “That would be like herding chickens,” was how a member of the Shadow Cabinet responded when I suggested Labour’s leading campaigners should all be using the “weak and wobbly” counter to the Tory “strong and stable” slogan. I was delighted when, eventually, the phrase popped up in utterances from both Jeremy Corbyn and John McDonnell. So, maybe there is someone in Team Corbyn with the chicken herding skills which will undoubtedly be…

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The first leader out betting. (Also known as how much the world has changed in the last ten days)

The first leader out betting. (Also known as how much the world has changed in the last ten days)

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THE SUNDAY TIMES: "Tories tell May: You have 10 days" #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/8TZEB20YuI — Helena Wilkinson (@BBCHelena) June 17, 2017 Corbyn is set to see off his second Tory Prime Minster in just his first two years as Labour leader. Paddy Power have a market up on who will resign first, Theresa May or Jeremy Corbyn, judging by the reports in today’s papers that 1/12 looks like value, though I’m not backing it, given the other side of the bet is…

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The Tories must leave and give Corbyn his chance

The Tories must leave and give Corbyn his chance

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A tawdry May-DUP deal is not something Con MPs should sign up to According to the plan, this should have been the week when Theresa May stamped her authority on her government, her Party and the country. A reshuffle to mould her ministers in her image; a Queen’s Speech to tackle the issues she cares about, in the way that she wants to tackle them; and five years in which to do that, to deliver Brexit and to tee up…

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Being wrong about about Jeremy and being right about Jeremy

Being wrong about about Jeremy and being right about Jeremy

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Don Brind reflects on a better than expected result “Can I have one of those”, said a young woman as I was walking along the road with a bundle of leaflets in my south London constituency. She was on her way home to collect her boyfriend before going to vote. She was having trouble deciding how to vote. “Is there anything in particular that is worrying you”, I asked. “I’m worried about terrorist attacks. I’m not sure that Labour can…

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From loser to leader – and beyond

From loser to leader – and beyond

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After Jeremy Corbyn’s stunning general election vindication, he must now show real leadership by reaching out to all parts of the Labour party, argues Joff Wild So, Jeremy Corbyn will be able to take a holiday in August. After spending the last two summers fighting Labour leadership elections, this year he can head off for a fortnight at a socialist poetry workshop in the sun safe in the knowledge that he stands triumphant and unassailable as leader of the party….

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On Betfair the chances of a CON majority edges to lowest level since election was called

On Betfair the chances of a CON majority edges to lowest level since election was called

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Was a 95% chance – now 84% During tonight’s Channel 4/Sky News Corbyn/May event I monitored the Betfair overall majority market to see if there was any movement. Half a million pounds is being traded on it every day and the liquidity is there. The answer was that there was a bit of movement but it is hard to attribute this to the programme. The question now is whether the event and the coverage of it will have any impact…

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Analysing Labour’s rise in the polls

Analysing Labour’s rise in the polls

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Popular policies might be the explanation for Labour’s increase in the polls since the start of the campaign At the start of this general election campaign, I thought there was a chance that my 10/1 bets on Labour polling sub 20% might be in play but during this general election campaign if the polls are accurate, Labour’s share of the vote has risen, and Labour might end up polling close to 40%. Now there’s much discussion about what is driving up…

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Jeremy Corbyn – Labour’s election gift to Mrs. May and the Tories

Jeremy Corbyn – Labour’s election gift to Mrs. May and the Tories

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Canvassing in S London Labour seat and every 2nd house it was Jeremy. Never heard such hostility in 4 decades. — Denis MacShane (@DenisMacShane) May 14, 2017 @MSmithsonPB Canvassing for the Conservatives yesterday, I got a "I like Labour but don't like HIM". Don't need to mention the name anymore. — Darren the Situation (@darrensituation) May 14, 2017 Towards the end of last week I had a long conversation with a Conservative activist who has been canvassing in key target…

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