John McDonnell interview on shadow cabinet

The transcript discusses Jeremy Corbyn's first battle as leader, focusing on trade union rights as both a trade and human rights issue. It covers the formation of the shadow cabinet, emphasizing consensus and unity within the Labour Party. The discussion highlights the challenges Corbyn faces from the Tories and his potential to appeal to the general public. The conversation also touches on the Broadchurch tradition in the Labour Party and the hope for unity among members.

What broader issue does Jeremy Corbyn associate with trade union rights?

• Education reform

• Economic policy

• Environmental concerns

• Human rights

What is Jeremy Corbyn's approach to forming his shadow cabinet?

• Choosing members based on public opinion

• Building a broad and consensual team

• Focusing on a small, exclusive team

• Selecting only experienced politicians

When is the Parliamentary Labour Party meeting scheduled?

• Tuesday morning

• Monday afternoon

• Wednesday evening

• Thursday night

How does Jeremy Corbyn plan to handle attacks from the Tories?

• By avoiding public appearances

• By uniting the Labour Party and appealing to the public

• By focusing solely on internal party matters

• By ignoring the attacks completely

What is the expected reaction of those who left the shadow cabinet?

• They will form a new political group

• They will never return

• They will join another party

• They might return after calming down