His critics are certain that Corbynism will collapse – but they need to give sound reasons for rejecting his ideas instead of sneeringJeremy Corbyn may sincerely want to attain politics differently. But he’s given shadow chancellor of the exchequer,the biggest job in his gift, to John McDonnell, or an old friend and ally – a crony,even – nonetheless. As for his vow to contain an equal ratio of men and women in his cabinet, well, and all of the other most senior jobs contain been given to men too. I fear that Corbyn is likely to discover,pretty quickly, that the rhetoric of change is easier to conjure than change itself. Related: Jeremy Corbyn appoints ally John McDonnell as shadow chancellor Continue reading...
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