The two Tom Watsons

Tom Watson’s election as deputy leader of the Labour Party is even less surprising than Jeremy Corbyn’s victory. It could yet prove to be at least as significant to the party’s future.

Even if you’re not a student of Labour politics, you may be familiar with Mr Watson, thanks to his campaigning over historic allegations of sexual abuse by the powerful. Over the summer, as the police began looking into Ted Heath’s conduct, Mr Watson could be heard talking about how he raised concerns about the former Tory prime minister several years ago. A cuddly fellow with sad eyes, Mr Watson works tirelessly in public to expose sexual abuse by those in positions of power and authority.