IF his place on the political spectrum could be put to one side, it would be hard for anyone to disagree with the tone of Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership style.

He has gone from no-hoper to party leader in spectacular fashion, and the extreme, barking mad, fire-brand we were led to expect is so far turning out to be someone with a softer, calmer, straighter, more inclusive approach to politics.

It is a style which has its appeal because people are sick of the anger, spin and half-truths of modern politics.

We like the fact that, if you’re in the Corbyn cabinet, it’s OK to disagree with the boss in public as policies evolve. Politicians should say what they really believe, not what they are expected to say to maintain the party line.

In that respect, we imagine people might be warming to Jeremy Corbyn in the way they develop an affection for a benevolent uncle.

The problem, of course, is that Mr Corbyn’s place on the political spectrum can’t be put to one side for long.

Sooner or later, the honeymoon will be over and the Labour Party’s kinder, more inclusive and open debates will have to produce hard and fast policies to put before the electorate.

At that stage, we remain deeply sceptical that Britain will vote for a party led by a leader who is anti-Europe, anti-nuclear, and instinctively so far to the left.

There is every chance that Mr Corbyn might be good for British politics over the next four years or so. We might end up with less spin, fewer half-truths, and a welcome reduction in Punch and Judy exchanges in the House of Commons.

But going from the leader of the opposition to prime minister will depend on whether he is trusted with the economy and national security when it comes to putting a cross in a box.

And that remains extremely doubtful.