News like this accelerates loss of faith in our failed political and economic orthodoxy, so in a way I’m glad to see it.

It’s time now for a new and genuine progressive movement to come together and take the fight to Reform. I’ve signed up to the new Sultana/Corbyn/independent party but I would also recommend supporting a Green party under Zack Polanski, independent candidates who want to collaborate, and grassroots community projects.

Others analysis may differ but mine is that ‘the left’ is starting to pull together and we should get behind it.