The resounding boos, from what one would assume to be a fairly establishment crowd, when the soon to be European Wimbledon champion name checked our pig bothering outgoing PM in his victory speech, were more telling of the current state of the nation than any amount of press conferences or Q&As with his potential successors. Citizens on all sides of the political spectrum feel betrayed by the way Cameron has handled his affairs, and aren't afraid to show it.
Meanwhile, over in the increasingly ramshackle and weather beaten Labour camp, Angela Eagle has thrown her hat into a ring, which some people aren't even sure exists. The fact that the party itself seems unsure about if, and indeed how, Cornyn will be able to reapply for his own job, seems to be a potent metaphor for the general state of confusion paralysing the party, and indeed the country itself.
As the cogs and gears of Westminster continue to turn, we will inevitably move away from this political purgatory, but as things stand, there are huge questions concerning what direction this will be in. As the Greens (the only party to be currently holding a leadership contest without tearing their party apart) call for a cross party coalition to push for electoral reform, including proportional representation, potential PM in waiting Theresa May is poised to curtail freedom of movement for EU nationals, regardless of the economic impact.
As I write, it appears that Leadsom's campaign is preparing to throw in the towel, likely paving the way for May as the heir apparent. It is as yet unknown whether this is due to the discovery that Leadsom falsified her CV to the extent that she has no political experience whatsoever, and just happened to be passing the Houses of Parliament on a London Duck Tour, before deciding to hop off and run for the most high profile political position in (what remains for the time being) Britain.
The media and the establishment appear obsessed with the idea that Corbyn is 'unelectable', thereby ensuring he is exactly that. Cameron's reception on Sunday shows us that people from all walks of life are fed up with business as usual in Westminster - if you agree, join the Labour Party, and let Jez continue trying to do things differently.
Meanwhile, over in the increasingly ramshackle and weather beaten Labour camp, Angela Eagle has thrown her hat into a ring, which some people aren't even sure exists. The fact that the party itself seems unsure about if, and indeed how, Cornyn will be able to reapply for his own job, seems to be a potent metaphor for the general state of confusion paralysing the party, and indeed the country itself.
As the cogs and gears of Westminster continue to turn, we will inevitably move away from this political purgatory, but as things stand, there are huge questions concerning what direction this will be in. As the Greens (the only party to be currently holding a leadership contest without tearing their party apart) call for a cross party coalition to push for electoral reform, including proportional representation, potential PM in waiting Theresa May is poised to curtail freedom of movement for EU nationals, regardless of the economic impact.
As I write, it appears that Leadsom's campaign is preparing to throw in the towel, likely paving the way for May as the heir apparent. It is as yet unknown whether this is due to the discovery that Leadsom falsified her CV to the extent that she has no political experience whatsoever, and just happened to be passing the Houses of Parliament on a London Duck Tour, before deciding to hop off and run for the most high profile political position in (what remains for the time being) Britain.
The media and the establishment appear obsessed with the idea that Corbyn is 'unelectable', thereby ensuring he is exactly that. Cameron's reception on Sunday shows us that people from all walks of life are fed up with business as usual in Westminster - if you agree, join the Labour Party, and let Jez continue trying to do things differently.
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