Miscellaneous
It's been a tough time to be a Labour supporter. The party suffered heavy defeat in the general election, with leader Jeremy Corbyn announcing he wouldn't be fighting another. Members are now deciding what direction the party takes next, with Lisa Nandy, Keir Starmer, Rebecca Long-Bailey and Emily Thornberry competing to be the next leader. The contest has seen Socialist Corbyn supporters at loggerheads with colleagues towards the centre of the party. Earlier this month the party's Parliamentary candidate for Corby, Beth Miller, walked out of a constituency party meeting over suggestions Mr Corbyn's time in charge had been a success. Yesterday (Sunday, February 9), the local party in Corby voted for who it would like to see be the next Labour leader - nominating Sir Keir. Elsewhere the Wellingborough CLP (Constituency Labour Party) nominated Mrs Long-Bailey as leader. Both local parties nominated Angela Reyner for deputy leader. Once nominations for all Labour's constituency groups have been completed, the ballot for party members to vote for their next leader will open on February 21. Results will be announced in early April. I caught up with two members of the party in Corby, who have somewhat differing views. This is my full interview with Greg Clinker and Ross Armour. ======================= In short - the story in three minutes: Labour leadership: How members in Corby see the contest https://audioboom.com/posts/7500619-labour-leadership-how-members-in-corby-see-the-contest