If Starmer chooses to stand the NEC do have options to speed up the process: Fast-Track Nominations: Drastically shortening the MP nomination window. For example, candidates could be given just 48 ho… (View Post)

The Manchester by election for Mayor is on Thursday 30th July. So I stick with my forecast that Burnham will become PM on Thursday 17th July, the day before recess. This allows Burnham to campaign in… (View Post)

1, Remove red lines on CU and SM 2. Go for PR 3. Devolve more authority to local authorities and promote more social housing 4. Bring Thames Water into public ownership All popular, big, and easy to … (View Post)

4, Bring Thames Water into public ownership: About a third of Thames Water's income goes to paying interest on its debt. Incredible. Remove the debt (because it's bankrupt) and suddenly it&… (View Post)

He'll go for SAR on Thames Water. Starmer has been dithering. Burnham won't. (View Post)