Guido spotted last week Keir Starmer was already planning for life after the inevitable disastrous election by taking to the stage as guest of honour at the Labour for a People’s Vote Christmas Reception. Was the perfect place and time to set in motion a leadership election…

Unfortunately for London-based remainers, it looks like Keir’s leadership plans are being rethought – as he’s pulled out of the event. Wouldn’t have anything to do with widespread agreement in the party that betraying Labour leavers was a key part of why Labour crashed?