Corbyn wants to give Labour members a vote

Corbyn wants to give Labour members a vote

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The transcript discusses Jeremy Corbyn's anticipated return as Labour Party leader and his plans to empower party members in electing MPs to the shadow cabinet and shaping party policy. Owen Smith, a leadership contender, questions Corbyn's motives, suggesting it may deepen divisions within the party. Labour supporters in Hackney express mixed feelings about the changes, with some excited about increased member power and others skeptical about the details. The transcript also covers parliamentary boundary reforms and Momentum's stance against mandatory reselection, highlighting ongoing debates about Corbyn's national electability.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of Jeremy Corbyn's plans upon his expected return as Labour Party leader?

To reduce the number of MPs

To abolish the national executive and conference

To increase the power of the parliamentary party

To give party members more power in electing MPs to the shadow cabinet

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What concern does Owen Smith raise about Corbyn's actions?

They are aimed at reducing the number of MPs

They are a power play to deepen divisions within the party

They are a genuine attempt to extend democracy

They are intended to abolish the shadow cabinet

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the opinion of some Labour supporters in Hackney regarding Corbyn's plans?

They are completely against the plans

They are excited but skeptical about the details

They believe it is a step backward for the party

They think it will lead to the abolition of the party

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected impact of the parliamentary boundary reforms?

Maintain the current number of MPs

Abolish the parliamentary boundary

Increase the number of MPs from 600 to 650

Decrease the number of MPs from 650 to 600

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the stance of the Pro Corbyn campaign group Momentum regarding deselection?

They support the deselection of all rebel MPs

They are not campaigning for any deselection

They are neutral on the issue

They are campaigning for mandatory reselection