The 'Churchill Index' as a guide to leadership
Deborah MattinsonBritain Thinks
Since Jeremy Corbyn became leader of the Labour Party, the British public have been offered a very clear choice – two leadership styles that could not be more different. In some ways, things look good for Corbyn. In focus groups, voters choose vocabulary rarely used to describe politicians: he's 'principled', 'passionate', 'decent', 'down to earth', 'honest' and, most of all, 'authentic'. Given how disillusioned many are about the state of politics and politicians, this potentially bodes well.
But are these the qualities the public most admire in their...