Living so close to a football stadium, It is easy to visit regularly. Football songs are to be expected, but during a recent match it was a surprise to hear the stadium erupt with chants of “oh Jeremy Corbyn”. I found it hard to imagine people showing the same enthusiasm for any other prominent politician. There is no doubt about it, the man is a sensation, receiving admiration from many . But is he what the Labour party wants - or needs?

There are a few reasons to suggest that labour is best led by Corbyn. Firstly, his humble personality and charisma have garnered a sizeable, almost cult following amongst his most proud supporters. A prime example of this is Momentum, a Labour grassroots organisation which grew out of Corbyn's leadership campaign. In response to the recent snap election being called, Momentum was able to raise £300,000 in 48 hours, four times more than their target. Another favourable attribute is Corbyn’s genuine nature and consistency of policy. In a manner seldom seen in politics, Corbyn has spent his whole life championing minority and workers rights, and supporting bills granting such groups greater rights long before it was considered legitimate discourse. In a world of political insincerity and false promises, it is therefore no surprise that Corbyn is most popular with younger generations, who have experienced the effects of recession and austerity. This is because his policy has been clear since his entrance into government, pursuing equality and opportunity for many. Corbyn benefits from a large cult following, makes his intentions clear, and has a young support base, all of which should lead to success. However, in 2017, this was not the case, and recent polls suggest that we can expect a similar outcome in December.