John McDonnell vs Momentum

Oh dear. John McDonnell has found himself in hot water this morning after he declared that Labour would support Philip Hammond’s budget tax cuts. Given that the Resolution Foundation claims that the tax cuts will benefit the better off, it doesn’t seem like the most obvious move for anti-austerity Labour.

Labour politicians have been quick to see red – with regional mayor Andy Burnham taking to social media. But the response that should worry the shadow chancellor the most relates to what Momentum – the pro-Corbyn grassroots group – will say. It seems no-one thought to tell them in advance what the shadow chancellor was planning:

Exclusive: Tories favour rich in new budget… 🙄https://t.co/qREgpwOQug

— Momentum 🌹 (@PeoplesMomentum) October 30, 2018

Watch this space.