The betting markets

correctly predicted the result of last week’s by-election in North Shropshire, but bookies are in for a nasty shock if punters are right about the identity of the next PM. According to the Oddschecker website, the most popular bet is currently Jeremy Corbyn — and he accounts for a remarkable 22 per cent of all bets. The odds? William hill is offering 250-1 if Jez is next to wave from the steps of No. 10. Perish the thought!

TAlkiNg of Corbyn, Stephen Pollard, departing Jewish Chronicle editor, reveals how his newspaper exposed the anti-Semitism under the bearded socialist’s leadership. ‘We had a mole in his campaign team,’ reveals Pollard. ‘he turned up to help but was sickened by casual anti-Semitic remarks he heard from some other volunteers.’ More proof that keir Starmer was right to kick out Corbyn.