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Daily Record joins the Morning Star in supporting Jeremy Corbyn Daily Record joins the Morning Star in supporting Jeremy Corbyn
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Is the Daily Record going to be the only mainstream newspaper to support Jeremy Corbyn? The Glasgow-based title has urged those of its readers registered to vote in the Labour leadership contest to back Corbyn “for the sake of our nation” (meaning the nation of Scotland, of course).Is the Daily Record going to be the only mainstream newspaper to support Jeremy Corbyn? The Glasgow-based title has urged those of its readers registered to vote in the Labour leadership contest to back Corbyn “for the sake of our nation” (meaning the nation of Scotland, of course).
In a lengthy editorial, the Record argued that Corbyn best represents the “core Labour values” required to build a fairer country and thus improve the lives of Scottish people.In a lengthy editorial, the Record argued that Corbyn best represents the “core Labour values” required to build a fairer country and thus improve the lives of Scottish people.
It said Corbyn’s anti-austerity message inspires people and restores their faith that a better way is possible.It said Corbyn’s anti-austerity message inspires people and restores their faith that a better way is possible.
The paper scorned both the “unadulterated true-blue Tory government” and the SNP for “talking left but failing to deliver left-wing policies.”The paper scorned both the “unadulterated true-blue Tory government” and the SNP for “talking left but failing to deliver left-wing policies.”
It also took Labour to task for having “fallen into the trap of believing the best way to replace a despicably right-wing Tory government is to copy them.”It also took Labour to task for having “fallen into the trap of believing the best way to replace a despicably right-wing Tory government is to copy them.”
The party also “failed to construct a message that resonates with voters... until Corbyn emerged as a potential leader.”The party also “failed to construct a message that resonates with voters... until Corbyn emerged as a potential leader.”
It rejected the other three candidates - Yvette Cooper, Liz Kendall and Andy Burnham - because of “their absurd stance on last month’s vindictive welfare cuts, when all three abstained rather than vote against brutal Tory ideology.” By contrast, Corbyn did the right thing by voting against the Tories.It rejected the other three candidates - Yvette Cooper, Liz Kendall and Andy Burnham - because of “their absurd stance on last month’s vindictive welfare cuts, when all three abstained rather than vote against brutal Tory ideology.” By contrast, Corbyn did the right thing by voting against the Tories.
The paper, sounding rather like the Morning Star (which is also backing Corbyn), continued its tirade in similar vein. It slammed the Tories and criticised Labour while hymning Corbyn. But, unlike the Star, it cautioned him to learn the lessons of the 1980s by being “pragmatic.”The paper, sounding rather like the Morning Star (which is also backing Corbyn), continued its tirade in similar vein. It slammed the Tories and criticised Labour while hymning Corbyn. But, unlike the Star, it cautioned him to learn the lessons of the 1980s by being “pragmatic.”
It acknowledged that the SNP’s “dramatic” general election victory was built on the Scottish people’s “appetite... for an anti-austerity message that wants to reverse welfare cuts, scrap Trident and do away with the House of Lords.”It acknowledged that the SNP’s “dramatic” general election victory was built on the Scottish people’s “appetite... for an anti-austerity message that wants to reverse welfare cuts, scrap Trident and do away with the House of Lords.”
Now, it said, “Corbyn’s moment has come... the party must weld the enthusiasm around Corbyn’s principles to the wider popular appeal that wins votes.”Now, it said, “Corbyn’s moment has come... the party must weld the enthusiasm around Corbyn’s principles to the wider popular appeal that wins votes.”
The Record is owned by Trinity Mirror and is a stablemate of the Daily Mirror, which is backing Burnham.The Record is owned by Trinity Mirror and is a stablemate of the Daily Mirror, which is backing Burnham.
Given the continuing enthusiasm in Scotland for the SNP, it was a bold initiative by the Record. No other title in Scotland appears likely to follow it. Given the continuing enthusiasm in Scotland for the SNP, it was a bold initiative by the Record, especially given the anti-Corbyn stance of the Scottish Labour party leader, Kezia Dugdale. No other newspaper in Scotland appears likely to follow the Record.
Nor, indeed, does any mainstream paper in Britain. Even the New Statesman, arguing that Corbyn would “struggle to command the authority and respect of the parliamentary party”, has given its support to Cooper.Nor, indeed, does any mainstream paper in Britain. Even the New Statesman, arguing that Corbyn would “struggle to command the authority and respect of the parliamentary party”, has given its support to Cooper.
The Guardian, in an editorial last week, also plumped for Cooper as the leader most likely to “confront the desiccated condition of the Labour establishment” and bring Corbyn and Kendall together “in one big, progressive tent.”The Guardian, in an editorial last week, also plumped for Cooper as the leader most likely to “confront the desiccated condition of the Labour establishment” and bring Corbyn and Kendall together “in one big, progressive tent.”
Guardian columnist Seumas Milne, however, contended on Thursday that “the Corbyn movement offers the chance of a break with a disastrous austerity regime – and for a real democratic opening.”Guardian columnist Seumas Milne, however, contended on Thursday that “the Corbyn movement offers the chance of a break with a disastrous austerity regime – and for a real democratic opening.”
Elsewhere, predictably, there was more hostility towards Corbyn. The Daily Mail’s Stephen Glover called him “an extremist who has spent a political career embracing nasty causes.”Elsewhere, predictably, there was more hostility towards Corbyn. The Daily Mail’s Stephen Glover called him “an extremist who has spent a political career embracing nasty causes.”
In the Daily Express, Leo McKinstry thought Corbyn’s extreme outlook “will consign Labour to the outer fringe of British politics if he in charge.”In the Daily Express, Leo McKinstry thought Corbyn’s extreme outlook “will consign Labour to the outer fringe of British politics if he in charge.”
And, amid news stories about Corbyn backtracking over meeting Lebanese activist Dyab Abu Jahjah, who has since been banned from the UK, the Sun’s editorial said Corbyn’s halo had “slipped alarmingly.”And, amid news stories about Corbyn backtracking over meeting Lebanese activist Dyab Abu Jahjah, who has since been banned from the UK, the Sun’s editorial said Corbyn’s halo had “slipped alarmingly.”
And the Sun’s guest columnist, Toby Young, accused Corbyn of “attacking the free press... for not being more supportive of his candidacy.” He argued that the Tories, and Tory-supporting papers, are not smearing Corbyn because they want him to win. As, clearly, does the Sun’s owner, Rupert Murdoch.And the Sun’s guest columnist, Toby Young, accused Corbyn of “attacking the free press... for not being more supportive of his candidacy.” He argued that the Tories, and Tory-supporting papers, are not smearing Corbyn because they want him to win. As, clearly, does the Sun’s owner, Rupert Murdoch.