It's a leader's speech for the faithful. Did the job. But yes - it was dire (View Post)

There are roads like that near me. You can't get by with a pram or a wheelchair but it's official. (View Post)

The Tory membership is UKIP lite. Until the Tory leadership deal with it as Starmer has, or Kinnock did, the Tories are destined for a long spell in opposition. Ordinary decent Tories could help by j… (View Post)

The atmosphere is flat. Very light applause. People more interested in their mobile phones. It feels as if there are only a couple of hundred people present. Have they lost heart? It is in stark cont… (View Post)

Yes - he's going to keep it and claim a huge victory for the North with lots of positive headlines. Phew! (View Post)