Corbyn is on our side

THERESA May’s unconvincing defence of free markets and capitalism was riddled with contradictions.

It was further proof that Labour’s Jeremy Corbyn is winning the big battle of ideas with his case for a new economy, which works for grafters and families instead of greedy fatcats.

The fall of May is startling and splits on Europe at next week’s Conservative conference in Manchester, after Labour’s relative unity in Brighton this week, will only emphasise that she is a dead woman walking.

May complains that the Tories weren’t ready for the snap election that she called, while also moaning about the lack of debate – when she refused to go head-to-head with Corbyn.

These are the grumbles of a politician losing her grip. Britain can do better but not with failing May and the faltering Conservatives in power.

Markets and trade can indeed be hugely productive but they are also cruel, uncaring and destructive. Corbyn gets the need for standing up for people. May doesn’t.