Probably not soon anyway as he's associated with the old, non-corbyn faction of the party which seems to be in disfavour ATM. Though... he does currently have

Probably not soon anyway as he's associated with the old, non-corbyn faction of the party which seems to be in disfavour ATM. Though... he does currently have a shadow secretary position. In theory that makes him a ministerial candidate and that (also in theory) puts him in position to create labour's policy on such topics. Writing the cheques from government is always different to being in opposition or even a disident backbencher. But you're right. He does seems to have an understanding of these issues, and guts.