John McDonnell holds the key to the success of Project Corbyn

John McDonnell holds the key to the success of Project Corbyn

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John McDonnell and his leader are dumping negatives so they can concentrate on what really matters to them – austerity. Wouldn’t it be lovely if we had a proper national anthem – one that celebrated the country and its people rather than the creepy dirge that got Jeremy Corbyn into trouble at the Battle of Britain memorial service. There’s a case for boycotting God Save the Queen on aesthetic grounds. Compared to the Star Spangled Banner and La Marseillaise –…

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One year on from the Indyref: Why Scottish Independence might be in Labour’s best interests

One year on from the Indyref: Why Scottish Independence might be in Labour’s best interests

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Exactly one year after Scotland voted to remain in the United Kingdom it might now be better for Labour if Scotland left. One of the key elements in my opinion that helped the Tories win a majority in May rather than just being the largest party in a hung parliament was their ruthless approach when it came to Ed Miliband and the likelihood of the SNP propping up a Labour led coalition. As the above poster shows, the Tories managed…

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The first local election night of the Corbyn era with two LAB defences in London

The first local election night of the Corbyn era with two LAB defences in London

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Harry Hayfield’s weekly preview Noel Park (Lab defence) and Woodside (Lab defence) on Haringey Result of council at last election (2014): Labour 48, Liberal Democrats 9 (Labour majority of 39) Result of ward at last election (2014) : Emboldened denotes elected Noel Park Labour 1,897, 1,807, 1,782 (55%) Green Party 503, 332, 309 (15%) Liberal Democrats 492, 491, 437 (14%) United Kingdom Independence Party 220 (6%) Conservatives 213, 210, 163 (6%) Independent 128 (4%) Candidates duly nominated: Derin Adebiyi (Lib…

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YouGov polling finds the NHS is the only area where more people trust Corbyn on than distrust him

YouGov polling finds the NHS is the only area where more people trust Corbyn on than distrust him

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Via @YouGov How much, if at all, would you trust Corbyn to take the right decisions on… https://t.co/JhzczNi0tw pic.twitter.com/Ex7ScuBOmu — TSE (@TSEofPB) September 17, 2015 There appears to be no honeymoon for Mr Corbyn The YouGov polling on behalf of the Times makes grim reading for Mr Corbyn though it may not be initially as bad as first reading if you put some of the figures into context. Only 23% trusting Corbyn on the economy isn’t that bad when you remember…

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Could Alan Johnson lead Labour into the 2020 General Election?

Could Alan Johnson lead Labour into the 2020 General Election?

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At 25/1, Alan Johnson is a value bet for next Labour leader says Keiran Pedley. It’s fair to say it’s been a difficult start to life as Labour leader for Jeremy Corbyn. His failure to appoint any women to the so-called ‘top jobs’ whilst controversially choosing John McDonnell as Shadow Chancellor got his leadership off to a rough start. Since then, he has been attacked for not singing the national anthem, endured a mixed reception at his first PLP meeting…

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Ahead of tonight’s GOP debate Ben Carson moves to within 4 points of Trump in New Hampshire

Ahead of tonight’s GOP debate Ben Carson moves to within 4 points of Trump in New Hampshire

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Latest Betfair prices on the GOP nomination. Jeb Bush still the favourite pic.twitter.com/v1YvZ6wrWb — TSE (@TSEofPB) September 16, 2015 Ahead of tonight’s debate CNN report Ben Carson is closing in on Donald Trump in New Hampshire, according to a new poll out Wednesday, just hours before the candidates will face off against each other in the second Republican primary debate. Trump is still leading GOP candidates and has 22% of likely voters in the New Hampshire Republican primary, according to…

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Why Corbyn represents something more than just Corbynmania

Why Corbyn represents something more than just Corbynmania

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A guest post by Professor Glen O’Hara It’d be easy to laugh at Jeremy Corbyn’s unsteady progress over the last few days. The shambolic late night appointment of the Shadow Cabinet; the outrage over his treatment of Labour women; the long walk of shame when he refused to answer any questions about it, and then tried to get a policeman to help him out; the forgotten bits of the TUC speech; the furore over the national anthem; the Whips’ Office…

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How Mr Corbyn could end Cameron’s Premiership

How Mr Corbyn could end Cameron’s Premiership

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The front page of this morning’s Guardian about Labour & The EU. Story here. http://t.co/sAgLU56koi pic.twitter.com/qHDLAexzJK — TSE (@TSEofPB) September 16, 2015 One of the underlying assumptions in the EU referendum was Labour and the Trade Union movement would be campaigning vigorously for the United Kingdom to remain a member however with the election of Jeremy Corbyn as Labour Leader that assumption needs to be revised. This morning’s Guardian reports “The prospects of Labour opposing British membership of the European Union,…

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