In recent opinion polls, Corbyn is the third-best-known current “party leader” after Starmer and Farage. “Oh Jeremy Corbyn” undoubtedly has popular, personal appeal. He was elected for the 11th time ...

But each time there’s a flicker of hope that a leader might inspire – or a movement that might grow – it is snuffed out. Opportunity dissolves into factionalism, incompetence or sheer political ...