Labour people I’ve sounded out fully recognise this nuanced description of the party’s activist landscape in the capital. Could there be significant shifts in the political disposition of Labour candidates and elected politicians in London over the next few years? From Lewisham, one of the boroughs where Labour membership has grown a lot, it is observed that many of the newcomers have been enthused by Corbyn but aren’t necessarily all-out Corbynites or involved in full-on organising for Momentum. Readers who can help me track them in fuller detail are welcome to comment below or to email dave.hill@theguardian.com. Dave Hill is the author of Zac versus Sadiq: The fight to Become London Mayor.

Source: The Guardian October 27, 2016 14:06 UTC