(16 Sep 2015, 1:45 pm)aureolin wrote Did anyone watch PMQs?
I was impressed with the way Corbyn handled it. He made it clear he's not up for the circus stuff, and got to his questions. All of which came from real people.
I think Cameron was a bit taken back by it, as he couldn't laugh off or mock questions with people's names attached to them. The house respectively listened to each, along with the response.
An impressive session indeed.
Yeah, I rushed home to catch it.
I agree with some of the other analysis offered afterwards. While Corbyn's approach was refreshing, his line of questioning did allow Cameron to push his reasons for pursuing policy objectives. I know it's early days, but eventually courtesy will need to give way to strong comeback (or two) which will (hopefully) put Cameron in his place on issues close to his heart. However, Cameron did look a little flustered as he forced to sing to Corbyn's tune instead of resorting to the vitriolic display to which he's accustomed. Glimpses of that were apparent in comments towards Angus Robertson.
I think this is why a revolving door policy is good for Labour and Corbyn at PMQ's. One week, Corbyn can conduct proceedings in a relatively respectful manner. The next week, someone else can lead a caustic attack on Government policy. If Labour can control the tempo of the came, Cameron will come undone.