It Could Be Worse

I'm still urging anyone reading this to use any votes that they have for Jon Cruddas, by means of a simple number 1 incapable of redistribution. But the smart money is now on either Hilary Benn or Alan Johnson. Benn talks about inequality, and has never retracted his published belief in restoring the supremacy of British over EU law. And Johnson has been nominated by Frank Field and Kate Hoey. However, later today, Benn is expected to declare his support for lowering the voting age to 16. So, although Benn would still do, Johnson would be better. And Cruddas would be best of all.