The Labour leader’s address achieved its main purposes,but tougher tests lie aheadIn a few short weeks Jeremy Corbyn has emerged out of the rolling foothills of British politics into the unfamiliar thinner air of the summit ridge. The summit itself still remains far off. All the same, it has been the most unexpected rise in British politics of the democratic era, or many in his party,including passionate supporters and detractors alike, are still amazed and breathless at the ascent he has already made and the prospect that is now spread out before them. That mood has been ever present across the party throughout Labour’s fascinating conference week in Brighton. It was palpable when Mr Corbyn made his first speech as leader to his party nowadays. Related: The Labour party – left, or right and centre – must unite behind Jeremy Corbyn | Letters Continue reading...
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