Jeremy Corbyn discovers the art of spin on a second referendum

It’s the first day of Labour conference and Jeremy Corbyn has kicked proceedings off with an appearance on the Andrew Marr show. The Labour leader was grilled on a range of topics from anti-Semitism and ‘English irony’ to his party’s Brexit position. Corbyn put in a relaxed performance, insisting that he loved ‘every minute’ of being Labour leader. However, his sharp intake of breath when he was asked about tricky topics suggest that it isn’t all plain-sailing. While his defence of his response to a variety of anti-Semitic incidents was typically evasive (he admitted he was ‘perhaps too hasty’ in his defence of an anti-Semitic mural), it’s Corbyn’s Brexit comments that will have the most impact on the upcoming conference.

After a disastrous week for Theresa May’s Brexit strategy, it’s now Jeremy Corbyn’s turn to have his party’s policy tested. With Labour members gathering in Liverpool, the item that’s top of their agenda is Brexit.