Personally I can not see Corbyn leading the country I think he would be a disaster. He doesn't come across to me as a someone strong enough. He is single minded yes but leadership is more than that. Cant help but think of him more as a kindly old grandad who you go to for advice. Yes I know he has achieved, yes I know he has principles that are populist in certain groups, but I just don't see him standing up for the security of our nation. Yes he appeals to some of the unions and workers but he is going to have to appeal to the employers, the risk takers and middle England too - I just do not see it
I would think when Corbyn wins re election that the 80% of MP's (who are the ones that really have to work with him) who voted no confidence in him will retire to the back benches to see the parliament out. Him winning, being told to get behind him doesnt restore respect or confidence in him. Which is in itself a disaster for democracy but robs the labour party of talent on the front benches. Those MP's will no doubt be de selected in a good number of seats come the next election. I would guess that any that step out of line will be bullied by certain activists so further degrading the democratic process. I know the party selects the MP, but the Labour electorate are not all members and an MP represents first an foremost the constituency trying to apply the Labour values to solve its problems for all its constituents, most constituents are not Labour voters
I saw the interview on channel 4 news last night, and irrespective of whether she was milking it giving many interviews, the woman was clearly scared to exercise her own free thought and democratic rights. What has our country come to even to see that let alone excuse it. I have heard that Corbyn has reportedly condemned it surely as leader he should make sure he is interviewed on it, denounce it and then follow through on any one taking part - it should be highly visible. Blaming the lack of visibility on lack of media coverage in the internet age is not acceptable
Whilst this is going on the Labour Party leaves open the middle ground, something it looks like May has already seized upon. That positions Labour further to the left, the 400k members may well be pleased about that move left. Corbyn is to the left of the party but to maintain support he must keep moving in that direction which is fine in opposition but not so easily should they get to power. However the vast majority of the electorate are middle ground should they exercise their vote, radical change scares them. With the electoral set up, the growth of SNP in Scotland (a former Labour stronghold) I just do not see how the Labour can get to power.
This is not just the fault of 80% of labour MP's as activists would have you believe it is the result of many deep divisions and power struggles, Such a revolt is almost unheard of. The Labour Party is moving back to the 70's - sorry but the World has forward. The use of this group Momentum seems in part at least to be deplorable - negates any good positive work it might do
What a mess, at a time where we need a strong opposition we have something that many find ridiculous.
Corbyn not for me thank you