LabourList readers now more confident about 2020 than they were in May

More than half of LabourList readers who took part in this week’s survey feel better now about Labour’s chances for the 2020 election than they did after May 7th.

For many, the post-defeat blues seem to have subsided during the leadership contest, and 51% said that they now felt more confident about Labour’s election prospects than they did three months ago. The likely victory of Jeremy Corbyn in the leadership contest seems to have buoyed many supporters and activists, and the large crowds he has attracted to rallies has added excitement to the race.

However, a sizeable portion, 37%, said they now felt more apprehensive about what Labour could achieve at the next general election. This appears to shine a light on the divisions which have opened up within the party during the course of the leadership race. 12% aid they did not know.

Leadership favourite Jeremy Corbyn confirmed in a LabourList interview this week that he would bring back a system that could lead to annual leadership contests with full-member ballots. He appeared to favour the rules used in the 1980s that would trigger a new contest if the leader was challenged.

59% of those who took part in the survey would not favour a mechanism that could mean a new contest each year, while 27% agree with Corbyn on the matter. 14% said they did not know.

We also asked readers whether they thought a full breakdown of the leadership elections results should be published – you can see the full story here on what they think here.

2,379 people took part in this week’s survey. Thank you to everyone who voted.