They knew that British Jews were frightened of the prospect of a Corbyn Government. They knew those fears were valid. Yet Phillips and Nandy carried on campaigning.
More important than the choice of new Leader, will be to decide what the Party stands for after Brexit.
After the 1983 defeat, Labour’s electoral progress was slow. This time around the Party will face further decline without a bold change in direction.
It’s not just about there being more Tory MPs. There has been a remarkable clearout of the establishment figures.
It’s a contest between Sunderland and Newcastle. But even if Labour does badly in early results, how much will that tell us?
The Manifesto is modest though the reality may prove more radical. Our most important challenge is to supply more attractive new homes.
The final contest before the General Election saw Labour gain a seat from Plaid Cymru in Rhonnda Cynon Taf.
Corbyn wants to “repeal anti-trade union legislation” to make strikes easier. The Conservatives have pledged to give commuters greater protection.
Some local authorities don’t even keep a record of whether the buildings are in use.
After this disruptive start in life, many young people drift into an adulthood of crime and prison.
The Lib Dems gained a seat from the Conservatives in Wiltshire. The Green Party gained a seat from an independent in Oxfordshire.
The Conservatives gained a seat from Labour in Cardiff, a seat from the Lib Dems in Chichester and a seat from an independent in Moray.
Greater transparency is crucial to restoring trust in politics, both locally and nationally.
And in 2008, I wrote that non-Tories voting for Johnson would swing the Mayoral election. I hope they swing today’s poll in the same way.