I was quite surprised at Chi’s decision and in no doubt that it is a grievous error, as well articulated by many of those above in this thread; but not necessarily a fatal one. Many comments above pay great tribute to her performance as a constituency M.P. Quite rightly. There is always time to reconsider and to change your mind, Chi. I don’t agree with the knee-jerk view that she must be de-selected, as there is little doubt in my mind that she is a kind of exemplar of that internal struggle within Labour. I am sure there was enormous pressure on her, this was, after all, a highly organised and well funded coup attempt. She should be allowed time to change her mind. The question you must answer to your Party members, Chi, is (and I’m assuming there will be a Leadership election), if Corbyn is re-elected will you then offer him your whole-hearted support?