Seeing the Greens on 8% in a poll is a beautiful sight. Well done Burnham (non-ironically/sarcastically). (View Post)

The fact that life doesn't always get better over time isn't a reason to be grumpy. In fact, it's slightly ridiculous to expect that it always should do. (View Post)

Populist parties of the left and right are on course to win 40%+ at the Berlin election in September this year according to opinion polls. https://www.wahlrecht.de/umfragen/landtage/berlin.htm (View Post)

It was also likely Burnham would get a lead in the polls for about 3 months shortly after becoming leader. It'll be interesting to see if he can extend it beyond that. (View Post)

Makes sense. "Labour MP links Berlin Pride attack to rise of Reform Kate Osborne faces backlash after blaming party for its role in ‘escalation of hate’" https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politic… (View Post)