Steve Baker intervention notably unhelpful. Seems to have made his mind up. Given what Mark Harper, former chief whip, said a few minutes ago not looking good for the PM. (View Post)

I think it's more than the "clown" issue. Also politics. Boris is an instinctive Keynesian with a strong desire to chuck the cash about. Hence Levelling-Up in which I think he is a true bel… (View Post)

That's not sounding like a fulsome endorsement of the First Minister, malcy? Take care or you'll end up being interviewed by McPlod. https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/police-interview-charity-chief-… (View Post)

Seems rather unlikely given that Sir Keir is attacking the Tories for being a threat to the Union. I think he's made his choice and it isn't to meet pro-Indy half-way. (View Post)

It would be a big mistake for Starmer to go after the Met. What we would have then? Labour vs the Police. Would play into Boris's hands. He needs to take care about messaging, and I suspect he will. … (View Post)