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Tom: I got it wrong on Jezza
DEPUTY Labour leader Tom Watson says he was wrong to doubt Jeremy Corbyn.
He said he was “very concerned” for the party when Labour MPs tried to oust the leader in the wake of last year’s EU referendum.
But 15 months later, he agrees Mr Corbyn confounded his critics with a performance in June’s election that exceeded expectations.
Mr Watson said: “I didn’t see how we could go Picture: ADAM GERRARD HANDS ON Gwynne and Boris
Campaigns chief Andrew Gwynne revealed how he ambushed Boris Johnson on live TV during the election just by placing his hand on his shoulder. The Foreign Secretary “hates being touched”, confided the Labour frontbencher.
Greater Manchester Metro Mayor Andy Burnham complained about not being handed a speaking slot, branding Labour “Londoncentric”.
“Never realised otters had such kleptomaniac tendencies”. MP Stella Creasy mocks a sign saying “Bicycles will be removed. Operation Otter”. Operation Otter is Sussex Police’s codename for the security effort in Brighton.
Which conference attendee’s favourite suit has already fallen victim to “bombs” dropped by Brighton’s infamous seagulls? “There’s a little bit of me that’s so sick of it.” Former Europe Minister Caroline Flint is fed up of talking about Brexit.
Key speeches from Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell and Shadow Brexit Secretary Sir Keir Starmer.