GE2019: Does Labour need a new direction after Corbyn?
Iain Watson's view from a wind-chilled knoll in Middlesbrough was not promising
But it wasn't the enthusiasm of the hardy activists that was in question, but the loyalty of Labour voters who had voted to leave the EU. But I was also being told of problems in the West and East Midlands and, 24 hours later, the dire predictions proved accurate.Image caption So that's why shadow chancellor John McDonnell was quick out of the traps to blame the defeat on Brexit.The grassroots movement he formed with Jon Lansman - Momentum - declared it would"keep Labour socialist".Image copyrightIf this narrative wins, it would help clear the ground for another leader from Mr Corbyn's wing of the party.
Some MPs are muttering that they may even mount a challenge - which needs a fifth of the parliamentary party - if his"period of reflection" begins to stretch in to a lengthy meditation.Jess Phillips is touted by many as a possible replacement for Jeremy Corbyn
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