The article thus links to conversations on the power of security orthodoxy and alternative ways forward

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We also analyse the strategies and opportunities that were seen to open up space for reformulations. This is especially important in an era when transnational security catastrophes incentivise us to rethink security orthodoxy. (6)

The article thus sheds light on the material and ideational structures that works to sustain the UK consensus on security policy, as experienced by the Corbyn leadership team. This includes a network of actors and resources, including arms manufacturers, unions, MPs, think tanks and the media. (5)

The article builds on interviews with Corbyn and other policymakers in the Labour team and documentary analysis of speeches and manifestos to examine the nitty-gritty dynamics at play when policy orthodoxies are challenged by unconventional policy positions. (4)

The Corbyn case reveals important aspects about the operation of security policy-making. We show that within the UK, there exists a ‘silent consensus’ on security that is often taken for granted and only becomes audible and explicit when it is threatened (3)

The article examines the case of the left-leaning Labour years under Corbyn in the UK, whose security policies would have signified a fundamental change to orthodox ideologies - and received considerable backlash from a range of powerful actors. Why and how were they opposed? (2)