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6 March 2017updated 05 Oct 2023 8:28am

Yes, support for Jeremy Corbyn is falling, but he would still win a third Labour leadership election

Polling and membership figures show a fall in Corbyn's popularity – but suggest the Labour leader would still triumph among members.

By Anoosh Chakelian

(Photo By Getty)

Labour members are changing their mind about Jeremy Corbyn.

Polling commissioned by Election Data’s Ian Warren reveals that 50 per cent of Labour members want their leader to stand down before the general election,compared with 44 per cent who would like him to stay.

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