The people of Sheffield Central, and anybody who values the credibility of the Labour Party, can breathe a sigh of relief. A constituency Labour party has come to the sensible decision in the selection for a candidate in Sheffield Central. Eddie Izzard came a poor second, with 175 votes, 258 behind the winning candidate.

This shouldn’t surprise followers of the comedienne’s career. Eddie has a strong track record – of losing at every opportunity. Here’s a summary of Izzard’s losing campaigns:

• Join the euro
• Elect Ken Livingston
• Elect Gordon Brown
• Vote Yes in the AV referendum
• Elect Ed Miliband
• Elect Andy Burnham as Labour leader
• Remain in the EU
• Run for Labour’s NEC
• Elect Jeremy Corbyn
• End restrictions on Westminster street performers

Better luck next time, Eddie…