And so, my friends, it is time to take a look at the latest shenanigans in the race to succeed Jeremy Corbyn as leader of what remains of the Labour Party. Gird your loins and buckle up, for this will not be a pleasant exercise and, as matters stand, there is little prospect of any kind of happy ending. The first rule of this contest is that the candidates must swear their fealty to Mr Corbyn. You might think voters had delivered a withering verdict on Mr Corbyn and his political project but that is incorrect. Victory has only been delayed and the greater the initial setback,

Source: The Times January 28, 2020 00:00 UTC