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Might Balls be Labour’s answer at 100/1?

Might Balls be Labour’s answer at 100/1?

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Embed from Getty Images Will one of Labour’s Big Beasts return and run? As the extraordinary episode in Labour’s history that is Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership enters what looks like a chaotic death-throw, eyes and minds inevitably turn to what – and who – comes next. Various names have been suggested: Watson, Benn, MacDonnell, Jarvis, Nandy and others. Some have ruled themselves out but with events so fluid, I’d be inclined not to take any such statement too categorically. None of…

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David Herdson says the post-Corbyn chapter opens

David Herdson says the post-Corbyn chapter opens

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This is from @tom_watson's snapchats from Glastonbury this weekend pic.twitter.com/f2XmfKOYTO — TSE (@TSEofPB) June 26, 2016 For once, Labour might actually be doing a coup properly Jeremy Corbyn has never been loved as leader by the Labour MPs. He didn’t have enough support to be nominated without the horribly misguided nominations of backers of other candidates, he’s neither looked nor acted like a leader once in place, and he’s never sought to reconcile the gap between his personal mandate in…

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A very British coup as another shadow cabinet minister resigns, and more are expected

A very British coup as another shadow cabinet minister resigns, and more are expected

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So if you've just woken up, you might want to put the kettle on, and then have a little sit-down — Guardian politics (@GdnPolitics) June 26, 2016 Labour coup: shad cab resignations this am, Council leaders resign later today, front bench tomo. Councillors too. Tom Watson in place. 1/ — Allegra Stratton (@AllegraStratton) June 26, 2016 2/ Tom Watson may lead Labour into an Autumn election. Corbyn going to be presented with overwhelming evidence majority of party against him —…

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Is this the start of the Saturday night/Sunday morning massacre by Corbyn?

Is this the start of the Saturday night/Sunday morning massacre by Corbyn?

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Blimey. Is this is the start of the Saturday night/Sunday morning massacre? https://t.co/ot8bkFBm37 pic.twitter.com/GK0CSXhQ0E — TSE (@TSEofPB) June 26, 2016 Lots of good people chose to serve in Shadow Cabinet to keep the show on the road. There are no longer good reasons for good people to stay. — Wes Streeting MP (@wesstreeting) June 26, 2016 On behalf of people who run politics websites & journalists everywhere. Sacking someone at 1am on a Sunday morning is a really bad idea…

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Looks like Labour MPs have been reading their Macbeth. If it were done when ’tis done, then ’twere well It were done quickly.

Looks like Labour MPs have been reading their Macbeth. If it were done when ’tis done, then ’twere well It were done quickly.

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Following on from last week’s reports about the plans to topple Corbyn, The Telegraph are reporting Labour rebels believe they can topple Jeremy Corbyn after the EU referendum in a 24-hour blitz by jumping on a media storm of his own making. Moderate MPs who believe Mr Corbyn can never win back power think his failure to close down public rows which flare up and dominate the news channels leaves him vulnerable. By fanning the flames with front bench resignations and…

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As Andy Burnham speaks about the very real prospect of Brexit, Corbyn should be worried

As Andy Burnham speaks about the very real prospect of Brexit, Corbyn should be worried

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Brexit might mean a leadership challenge for Corbyn via @georgeeaton https://t.co/A3Wh0opYPV pic.twitter.com/Q59jGGHxOg — TSE (@TSEofPB) June 10, 2016 When Labour’s Shadow Home Secretary says ‘The Remain campaign is facing the “very real prospect” of defeat in the referendum in two weeks’ time as it fails to reach traditional Labour voters’ it is clear the Remain campaign has issues. Whilst it is clear in the event of Leave winning, David Cameron will voluntarily resign or the Tory Party will revert back to Papua…

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Would President Hillary Clinton inspire Labour to choose a female leader?

Would President Hillary Clinton inspire Labour to choose a female leader?

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Henry G Manson on the chances of Corbyn’s successor being a woman The Democrats have become the first party in the USA to choose a female Presidential candidate. At 4/11 to become the next President, Clinton has a good chance to be the first female leader of the Free World. Others might shrug about how ground-breaking it is to have a Hillary Rodham Clinton return to the White House – but it is significant. 44 out of 44 of country’s…

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Corbyn found his voice on Thursday. Unfortunately, it was echoed by his supporters

Corbyn found his voice on Thursday. Unfortunately, it was echoed by his supporters

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One of the most remarkable aspects of Corbyn’s Labour is its attitude to the media Alistair Campbell would be turning in his grave were it not for the fact that he’s not dead. Not only did the Labour supporters booing the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg at Jeremy Corbyn’s speech on Thursday drive the wedge between party and media that bit further but it distracted from the main purpose of the event, which was for the Labour leader to add his weight…

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