There has been speculation
that Jeremy Corbyn is considering stepping down as Labour Leader. This would
trigger another election.
I did not support Jeremy in
either of the last two contests, but I hope that this speculation is mere
gossip, wild speculation in the absence of real news and in defiance of reality.
We have had two leadership
contests in under a year, and despite my misgivings Mr Corbyn triumphed in both
contests with handsome majorities. He should be allowed to lead us (for now at
least).
Labour needs another leadership
contest like I need a hole in the head. Aside from being a distraction that
allows the Conservatives to again govern with no effective opposition, it makes
Labour look like a shambles. We need stability, elected leaders need the time
and space to do their job.
Another contest would allow
the factions to start again with the nastiness too. Whilst most comrades remain
that - comradely - some cannot control themselves. Difference of opinion give
some the green light for their keyboard warrior skills.
Jeremy must improve as leader,
and I think there is evidence that he is doing just that. Every leader we have has had
their shortcomings, and being Labour means being prepared to compromise and
accept that not everything the party or its leader does is going to make
everyone happy. But surely we have all got to accept overwhelming democratic
victories.
And Jeremy has got to
dismiss any notion of stepping aside for a successor, for now anyway. He has
won two victories, the majority of Labour members want him in post, he has got
to lead.
No more leadership contests
please, not for a couple of years at least. Can't we use our energies to
campaign against our opponents, and not ourselves for a change?
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