If Corbyn gets his hands dirty he can avert a hard Brexit | Martin Kettle

This moment of Tory unity will not last. Theresa May’s deal and no deal need not be the only options – if Labour takes action

In spite of the upbeat signals that came from Jeremy Corbyn’s meeting with Theresa May on Wednesday, experience suggests that it will not prove a turning point on Brexit. Neither of them is a natural negotiator or conciliator. These gifts are not part of their skill sets. Of the friendship that can sometimes exist between rival leaders there is no sign. Corbyn’s public sanctimony towards May can make Victor Hugo’s Inspector Javert look like a libertine. May’s default mode towards Corbyn, on show again at question time this week, is to give him her full Lady Disdain.

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from The Guardian http://bit.ly/2CYAswW