voted Labour, except for the last election where it was Greens party, Labour local seat I think it's a case of biding time until even caucus decides he's a lost cause. It's supporting the members that voted for greater transparency, and adding to their voices, that is important. It can take some time to take a party back. Voting for Labour as it is is not compulsory. If Shearer falsely trumpets and claims the credit, he would truly be confirming most of the observations made about him here and elsewhere. And to disabuse him of any incorrect claims, the new members can come here and state the reason why they joined. Currently I'm more inclined to join the Greens. But I'll give it some thought. Can anybody advise what would happen in this scenario (highly likely, IMO) ... 1) Shearer survives in Feb. Has the numbers in caucus. 2) Shearer is declared to be "secure". He then carries on ... being hopeless. 3) By late 2013, or early 2014, the caucus are getting panicky. The media are having a field day with Shearer's performance, the members and union backers are frustrated. Plus, with new list rankings and all that, MPs start worrying about their own jobs. The special 60%+1 threshold and possible subsequent wider party votes only happens every 3 years, shortly after each election. Shearer said he held the vote on Tuesday under the same rules, but really it was held under the old/current rules, he just added his