Steerpike Steerpike

Corbyn’s office targeted by anti-Brexit protestors

How is Jeremy Corbyn’s Brexit position landing with his constituents? On Tuesday, Labour’s National Executive Committee came under pressure to change policy to campaign for a second referendum. However, they instead agreed to stick with the current Brexit fudge of keeping a second referendum merely on the table as an option if other plans failed.

It’s a decision that won’t please everyone in Corbyn’s pro-EU Islington constituency. A friend of Mr S noticed something rather interesting while on their run this week. Someone had redecorated the front door and windows of Corbyn’s constituency office with some bright yellow posters:

Emblazoned with some colourful slogans including “Jez needs to grow a pair” and “No deal is nuts, Jez!”, the posters highlighted Mr Corbyn’s decision yesterday to fudge Labour’s position on a second Brexit referendum.

Maybe they were suggesting ideas for a new Labour election leaflet? Mr S is sure Mr Corbyn would appreciate the input – the last version had to be withdrawn after someone “accidentally” left out any reference to a second referendum and instead promised to negotiate “better deal with Europe”.

Steerpike
Written by
Steerpike

Steerpike is The Spectator's gossip columnist, serving up the latest tittle tattle from Westminster and beyond. Email tips to steerpike@spectator.co.uk or message @MrSteerpike

Topics in this article

Comments