I'd also include a big slice of simply having been there for too many years. I believe that produces the internal party issues you cite, and it's hard to see how they could overcome it. (View Post)

Good morning everybody. I'm immensely grateful to everyone who helps to run and manage this site, and to everyone who comments in any way. As you may recall, I never bet myself but I value this … (View Post)

I hope you all have a good night, everyone. I'll be popping in as & when I wake up throughout the night. May all your bets be successful. (View Post)

Seems to me a vast number of problems trace back ultimately to David Cameron not allowing the Civil Service to prepare contingency plans for Brexit. (View Post)

Thanks, interesting. The first politician I was ever really aware of was David Penhaligon. (View Post)