It seems Corbyn can`t win! Now that he has finally "thrown the party`s weight behind a second EU referendum" in the inevitable eventuality of Labour failing to get "its own version of a Brexit deal" passed this week, the criticism keeps on coming (Jeremy Corbyn: we`ll back a second referendum to stop no-deal Tory Brexit, 26/02/19). Despite the decision being eminently sensible, both politically and electorally, showing up the rebel Independent Group for their over-hasty defection, and the feebleness of parliament being exposed by divisions and indecision, Corbyn`s move is seen as being "divisive", having a "corrosive impact on the sovereignty of parliament"! Over the last few weeks his refusal to support the idea of another vote was seen as being anti-democratic, presumably eroding the "sovereignty of democracy"!
The fact that Corbyn is prepared to allow the voters a final say shows his determination to avoid a disastrous no-deal exit, and deserves support and praise from all Labour MPs. If some are still reluctant to acknowledge sensible leadership, it makes one wonder whether they would vote in parliament to end to austerity, increase taxes on the rich, and support all the other excellent policies proposed in the last Labour manifesto. After all, isn`t it the "sovereignty of the people" that really counts?
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