With Jess Phillips due to clarify her position in the race later today one man with reason for cheer is Keir Starmer. She's acted as a means to get new joiners into the party, many of whom likely now to plump for him.
Though of course, it probably means he has to tack further left, to ensure he doesn't end up being branded the candidate of the right.
Still, if some of the (limited) polling is to believed, her dropping out must enhance possibility of KS winning on the first round, which could be hugely helpful for his legitimacy and authority.
