Labour NEC fails to rule on shadow cabinet reforms

The transcript covers a meeting led by Jeremy Corbyn with Labour's national executive to discuss the election of the party's top team. Despite lengthy discussions, no clear decision was made on shadow cabinet elections. Tom Watson, Corbyn's deputy, proposed different election methods, but a motion to resolve the issue was narrowly defeated. Corbyn's leadership campaign continued as he prepared for re-election.

What was the outcome of the meeting led by Jeremy Corbyn regarding the election of Labour's top team?

• The meeting was postponed.

• The meeting was canceled.

• A clear decision was made.

• The meeting ended with a fudge.

Which proposal for shadow cabinet elections does Jeremy Corbyn prefer?

• An election by registered supporters.

• A decision made solely by the leader.

• An election by an even mixture of members, the leader, and MPs.

• A frontbench decided by the Parliamentary Labour Party.

What was Tom Watson's stance on the shadow cabinet election proposal?

• He preferred a decision made solely by the leader.

• He wanted to exclude registered supporters.

• He favored a frontbench decided by the Parliamentary Labour Party.

• He supported a mixed election by members, the leader, and MPs.

What was the result of the motion to settle the shadow cabinet election issue at the Labour conference?

• It was passed unanimously.

• It was approved by a narrow margin.

• It was postponed to the next conference.

• It was defeated by 16 votes to 15.

Who is expected to be re-elected as the Labour leader?

• Tom Watson

• Rosie Winterton

• John Craig

• Jeremy Corbyn