The Labour leadership candidate is riding a popular surge from the left that he compares to the rise of Greece’s Syriza and Spain’s Podemos. But if he wins, can he hold his party together?Jeremy Corbyn is struggling to make his way to a cafe for a mid-morning break as he battles the after-effects of a cold brought on by a whirlwind six-week tour of Britain. Pushing his bike to the Grain Store restaurant at the back of King’s Cross station in London, the surprise frontrunner for the Labour leadership contest is stopped endlessly for selfies and by people who simply want to shake his hand.Corbyn, who makes friendly conversation with every admirer, finally reaches the Grain Store, where he catches his breath only to have his hand shaken vigorously by the receptionist. “Mr Corbyn, you’re amazing. I have signed up to the Labour party just to vote for you.” Continue reading...
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