Why Wouldn't They Be Reconciled? Corbyn's Leadership and the Recalcitrance of the Parliamentary Labour Party

One of the most striking features Labour Party politics during years Jeremy Corbyn's leadership was recalcitrant lack cooperation that he received from many MPs, even after his remarkable success in 2017 general election. This article systematically examines a number possible explanations for this behaviour, including genuine divisions within party over issue institutional anti-semitism and Brexit. Ultimately, it concludes plausible explanation MPs’ opposition to Corbyn is simply material motivation Labour's elected representatives officials pursue end government led by political faction with which they themselves are not aligned.