Under the old system I think it was his call to make. His mistake was not informing Starmer, particularly after it blew up and became political. Perhaps Starmer should have explicitly asked. I don�… (View Post)

There were at least two vetting reports. (View Post)

He got the FO job after Mandelson was appointed but before the DV was completed. Unlucky timing for him. You can just imagine his "oh shit" moment when he got the DV recommendation. (View Post)

In Barnes the three Green Party candidates forgot to include the party name on their nomination papers so they are standing as Independents (though the party logo will appear). (View Post)

You're not cynical. You're an innocent. (View Post)