I’ve been a member of the Labour Party since I was 16. In June, I left. I voted for Yvette Cooper in the 2015 leadership election with Jeremy Corbyn as my second choice, and I voted for Corbyn in 2016 when he was challenged by Owen Smith.

Despite being initially hesitant about how effectively a Corbyn-led Labour Party would be able to win over the country, the energy and optimism of his performance convinced me that I could follow my political heart and throw my full support behind him. It was the first time I felt like I wasn’t holding my nose when supporting a political party.

But following last month’s constant tale of turmoil for the Labour Party, some have begun toying with the