when you’re now the leader of the opposition you must think this is your real chance to make a positive stand?
Well I can’t recall such an intense debate and interest with regards to whether or not to bomb since the prelude to the Iraq War. Certainly there wasn’t quite the same level of interest and debate concerning the previous votes on bombing Syria or Libya.
So it would appear the Corbyn’s leadership has indeed affected the level of debate and interest.
Intimately the powers he has to force Labour MPs vote according to his instructions are limited. I think the fact that the overwhelming majority of Labour MPs backed his position reflects well on him.
Specially when you consider Labour’s shameful recent past record of rushing hastily into war.