IN the run-up to the General Election, PM Theresa May came to The Argus offices.

She spoke to our political reporter Neil Vowles and met staff.

Given the national picture at the time, she seemed very relaxed and I guess most people assumed at the time she would increase her majority.

How wrong we were.

Six weeks later and yesterday Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn came to the Brighton Centre for a keynote speech.

Corbyn mania hit the city, but here was a man who had been down on his knees – and his luck – as the campaigning started for power when the PM announced the election back in April.

The Labour Party was in chaos after campaigns amongst its own membership to oust Corbyn as leader.

He stood firm and today, whatever some people may think, he is looked upon in a completely different way.

Yes Labour did lose the election – just – but to many Corbyn and Labour won.

The Tories may still be in power but for how long?

And look at how well Labour did in Brighton and Hove.

Tory Kirby wiped aside in Kemptown and Peter Kyle back again in Hove.

Caroline kept the Pavilion seat but then that was expected.

And just think what almost happened in seats like East Worthing and Shoreham – read the article by Sophie Cook at the bottom of this page.

Corbyn now has to be taken seriously in this increasingly complex political landscape.

Corbyn mania may well be around for a long time yet.