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I think it's damage limitation. That MPs in Remain constituencies voted against comes across quite well, I think. Obviously, Corbyn's in a Remain constituency himself (as is Diane Abbott), but I think his choice to vote in favour as party leader is again quite communicable.
Again, I'm not saying any of this is good or pretty, but I think they navigated these minefields quite well and avoided serious political long-term damage.
Oliver Schick
I guess it's hard to tell without it happening. Personally I think having over 50 MPs ignore a three line whip makes Corbyn appear a weak leader whereas an open vote could have been spun to make it appear his choice.