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Today could be the day that Corbyn’s Labour Party finally splits

Today could be the day that Corbyn’s Labour Party finally splits

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Solidarity ?? pic.twitter.com/lggiXOFRhX — Rebecca Long-Bailey (@RLong_Bailey) February 16, 2019 Whispers tonight that the Labour splitters will move tomorrow. Chuka Umunna’s team are not denying he is about to quit (they did deny when asked last week). — Alex Wickham (@alexwickham) February 17, 2019 Judging by activity on social media overnight there appears to be a reasonable chance that today could be the day that the Labour Party finally splinters. The Tweet above from Corbyn loyalist Rebecca Long-Bailey reflects one…

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Long standing Brexiteer, Corbyn, needs more than just threats if he’s to budge on a referendum

Long standing Brexiteer, Corbyn, needs more than just threats if he’s to budge on a referendum

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There comes a time when threats to quit need to be followed up with actions or else they will just be ignored pic.twitter.com/sPBxu4LcAa — Mike Smithson (@MSmithsonPB) February 13, 2019 moment of truth is looming for Labour rebels wanting to start a new party, multiple sources say the schism will come if and when Corbyn doesn’t support amendment for 2nd referendum in two weeks time…which will also trigger several frontbench resignations https://t.co/joGWpknxMG — Jim Pickard ? (@PickardJE) February 14, 2019…

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TMay’s problem with the Tory polling resurgence is that it takes the edge off threats of PM Corbyn

TMay’s problem with the Tory polling resurgence is that it takes the edge off threats of PM Corbyn

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The most likely outcome from our new MRP constituency model see the Tories gaining just four seats in a snap election: not nearly enough to solve May’s Brexit woesCon: 321 seats (+4 from GE2017)Lab: 250 (-12)SNP: 39 (+4)LD: 16 (+4)Other – 7 (+1)https://t.co/PPl3yGL2Kq pic.twitter.com/vL2fSHyBtz — YouGov (@YouGov) February 11, 2019 REVISED. New Kantar poll sees movement broadly in line with last week's @OpiniumResearch 7% CON lead surveyCON 40%+5LAB 35%-3LD 10%+1UKIP 3%-3Carried out 7-11 Feb — Mike Smithson (@MSmithsonPB) February 12,…

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Whilst TMay is said to be contemplating a no deal Brexit LAB’s once again embroiled in an anti semitism row

Whilst TMay is said to be contemplating a no deal Brexit LAB’s once again embroiled in an anti semitism row

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Theresa May is now seriously contemplating a no-deal Brexit. Here's the story of why:https://t.co/WFDKKd60Ql — Paul Waugh MP (@paulwaugh) February 11, 2019 Labour MPs thought new data on anti-semitism would help clear up the problem. After tonight's PLP, many left 'depressed' or angry, or both. Full report:https://t.co/zbmj7eEz22 — Paul Waugh MP (@paulwaugh) February 11, 2019 Mike Smithson Follow @MSmithsonPB Tweet

The party whose leader has the worst LOTO ratings on record refuses to accept an anti-Brexit petition

The party whose leader has the worst LOTO ratings on record refuses to accept an anti-Brexit petition

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https://twitter.com/DanielHewittITV/status/1094950712134590466 The Corbyn/Milne ambivalence with be remembered A hour or so ago the anti-Brexit People’s Vote campaign sought to hand in a petition about the leadership’s stance at the LAB party HQ. What happened and filmed by the media might not, with the passage of time, look smart. Simply to refuse it doesn’t look good especially on a day when it has been revealed that Corbyn’s letter to TMay on the party’s approach forgot. to threaten a referendum. This is…

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A Labour Twitter thread with a sting in the tail from Michael Crick

A Labour Twitter thread with a sting in the tail from Michael Crick

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Unlike the Tories, who charge thousands of pounds to go pheasant shooting with their ministers, a Labour government will never be bought off by the rich and powerful.https://t.co/mFBYHGTSK2 — The Labour Party (@UKLabour) February 8, 2019 Great. Can I book appointment for a cuppa with Mr Corbyn right now then please – milk, no sugar? I’ve not managed to interview him since the election. — Michael Crick (@MichaelLCrick) February 8, 2019

In terms of influence on major policy developments Corbyn today is surely the most powerful opposition leader in decades

In terms of influence on major policy developments Corbyn today is surely the most powerful opposition leader in decades

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It’s possible the UK could end up with a Labour Brexit To me the biggest development of the day was the response by Donald Tusk to the Labour proposal for Brexit. The details envisage a softer brexit then Theresa May’s plan but because of the numbers in the Commons there’s a good chance that this is what could actually be agreed. If so that will be remarkable and something and it’s almost without precedent. Labour could claim that this was…

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“Being seen to back Brexit worse for LAB than invading Iraq”

“Being seen to back Brexit worse for LAB than invading Iraq”

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A poll shown to Momentum and shadow cabinet members shows 'backing Brexit would be worse for Labour than Iraq invasion', @Peston has learnthttps://t.co/8YtByDu6Od pic.twitter.com/DiuTxVLPYp — ITV News (@itvnews) February 6, 2019 Tonight ITV News is carrying a report that a private poll that has been seen by Momentum suggests that LAB seen to be backing Brexit would be worse for the party than the 2003 invasion of Iraq. It is reported that it was commissioned by the Transport Salaried Staffs’…

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