But the British politician — resoundingly re-elected leader of the opposition Labour Party on Saturday — is riding the same wave of anti-centrist sentiment that’s propelling the brash U.S. Republican presidential candidate. Last year Corbyn, a long-time backbench lawmaker, was the shock choice of party members to head Labour, which has lost two successive general elections to the Conservatives. After a months-long leadership battle, Corbyn won almost 62 per cent of the more than 500,000 votes cast by Labour members and supporters. Tens of thousands more new members have flocked to Labour since Corbyn was elected, making it Britain’s largest party. Despite the calls for unity, Labour members continue to trade blame for the party’s woes.

Source: thestar September 24, 2016 15:22 UTC