Wise move probably. name an ex-leader of any party over the last 30 years who has left the job with their reputation in tact. Seems like a role that you have your time in the sun but will always fall from grace eventually. Maybe he's bright enough and young enough to not want that.
If you're into conspiracy theory nonsense then I think a slightly less barmy one would be the Tories putting pressure on. They don't want 1997 all over again
Utter tosh of course, tho you could see the reasoning, whereas Labour decide to shaft their own best candidate ...er
Especially when he's already put his name forward
If anyone has decided it would be better to try later then it will be the man himself.
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Someone has pulled him to one side and whispered words to the following effect .
'' Don't take this the wrong way mate but the establishment has decided that the country is not ready for a black PM '' // I think it stinks to high heaven
Sqad...as I have mentioned on another thread, he has cited the effect on him and his family, if he should be successful. Who can blame him ? Our Media chews people up and spits them out on a regular basis. I recall what happened to Peter Tatchell, which was disgraceful.
I'll re-post here what I posted on the other thread.
Chuka Umunna doesn't appear to have the support of the unions - not left wing enough. We could be about to witness the lid finally closing on Labour's self-igniting coffin.