Greg Hands on McDonnell's Red Book though: "Does he always carry it with him?" #Newsnight pic.twitter.com/YstVXMuAR4

— Ben (@Jamin2g) November 25, 2015

Seema Malhotra was on Newsnight last night, where she was quizzed about John McDonnell’s bizarre decision to quote from the writings of the venerable Chairman Mao. Seema, who serves as McDonnell’s deputy in the treasury team, was forced to concede that she wasn’t even consulted by the shadow chancellor about whether or not it was a good idea to quote from the writings of one of history’s most prolific mass murderers. Not like Labour to roll out an idea that hasn’t been properly reviewed. It’s the Edstone all over again…

However Guido is unsurprised despot McDonnell didn’t consult his minions before making the decision. Mao would most certainly approve…