AnatolyKasparov wrote:There is an attempt to reduce that number on the table, that is likely to be one of the main bones of contention in the coming year.Willow904 wrote:It's still the case that no natural successor to Corbyn is guaranteed to get the necessary nominations to get on the ballot, so the only way for the left of the party to retain control of the party is for Corbyn to stay until mandatory re-selections in the run-up to the boundary changes for the next election ensure a fundamental change in the make-up of the PLP is achieved. As such if Corbyn goes before a GE, it will be very late on, I suspect, if strengthening the Left's position within the party is the primary aim. Where that will leave Labour electorally is anyone's guess. I'm hoping winning in 2020 is the primary aim. A change in 2018 would be most beneficial in that case I suspect. Everything may hinge on McCluskey, anyway and I'm not convinced he wants to see Corbyn fighting a GE. Does anyone think Corbyn could hang on without the support of Unite?
If a youthful Corbyn II were in the wings it might be plausible he'd quit.
It isn't. There is the complete dunce Burgon and the flake Lewis. That is it.
In a y event there will be some uptick this year. There must be more than 24 percent out there even with Corbyn in charge. Brexit will begin to bite and Labour might get as high as 30 percent in some polls.