I pity any sitting councillor seeking re-election with that going on in the background - We will get rid of him in May has very little electoral appeal, believe me as a former Tory Councillor, I know… (View Post)

If you close your eyes you can imagine Sir Humphrey explaining to Starmer that such an appointment would be a courageous decision and Starmer being too thick to appreciate what he was being told. Oh … (View Post)

AND That point moves. If the electorate wants change but change is denied because of an unfair electoral system then the pressure builds for change and so there is a bigger shift in the electorate it… (View Post)

I had expected Brexit to lose until late March. Then I did my first day of canvassing for Local Elections in Garsdale of all places. I had the candidate briefed not to mention the referendum, he was … (View Post)

There is nothing quite like "Park and Ride" for killing off town centres. Charging for parking in the centre of Kendal has been excellent for the out of town and out of town centre retailer… (View Post)