We need an opposition who oppose the dismantling of ancient civil liberties, not one who cheers it on and claim such encouragement is based on a sentiment of national pride.

Leeds City Council has reminded the voting public that the party's problem with left-wing extremism is far too pervasive to be solved by the expulsion of 'only' a thousand members.

Starmer has elected to be the Government’s cheerleader, dancing to the tune of ever more debilitating Coronavirus restrictions.

Starmer knows what steps to take to claim power, but he will always be drowned out by the social progressives who overran the party structure during the Blair and Corbyn years.

The history of Britain, and its various Labour movements, has always spoken of the idea of patriotism as something innately connected to our politics.

In terms of Labour’s internal struggles, Starmer’s pitch as a unity candidate holds great merit.