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In reply to the discussion: Corbyn on ballot. [View all]T_i_B
(14,737 posts)11. Don't know enough about Owen Smith
Angela Eagle has flaws, although she stands more of a chance of avoiding a split in the Labour movement than Corbyn does.
Corbyn may come across as decent and honourable, but it has become clear that he isn't able to run a large organisation, especially one as fractious as the Labour party.
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Blair and his entourage definitely ran scared of Murdoch on all sorts of issues.
Denzil_DC
Jul 2016
#36
There IS going to be a legal challenge, apparently not welcomed by either "side":
Denzil_DC
Jul 2016
#26
No, it's not 'privilege'. He will have to get the votes of the party, just like challengers
muriel_volestrangler
Jul 2016
#25
So which of the Monarchs-over-the-Water will you be rooting for, TiB?
non sociopath skin
Jul 2016
#8
The PLP tried to depose Attlee as leader...right after the 1945 Labour victory was announced.
Ken Burch
Jul 2016
#20
No, they need to bury it at a crossroads with a stake through its heart.
Donald Ian Rankin
Jul 2016
#30
It's not the fault of Corbyn and his supporters that your local branch can't hold meetings.
Ken Burch
Jul 2016
#40