Many thanks for that. I might be turning towards Starmer. I have my misgivings, but he seems a more acceptable choice to a wider audience.
The disaster that was the last election at least means we don’t now have a Labour government that will be blamed for the looming economic turbulence coming our way. Also, to be deeply cynical, Corbyn can be the sacrificial goat, he has the beard, that can cast a drift with all the blame for Labour’s woe on board.
RLB comes across well and stands for some good essential things like the Green Deal, but she will have the media against her in such a manner as to bring the scapegoat back to shore.
Will Starmer stand a better chance of leaving the past behind and move forward with a focus on holding Johnson to account and a drive for properly funded public services?