Roy Jenkins actually lost the Warrington by-election (to Lindsay Hoyle's dad) but it still gave the SDP a big boost, and underpinned his own profile - showed he was prepared to get his hands dir… (View Post)

Don't overlook the personal. I suspect that Starmer and his supporters have allowed their loathing of Burnham to overturn their good sense and make what appears to be a seriously bad decision. I… (View Post)

Interesting that they should be combining. Both proved capable of attracting votes in areas not normally renowned for their Tory propensities. Mark McIness, the Conservative chief exec, was very much… (View Post)

The problem for Starmer is that if Burnham wins his byelection - which I think he will at a canter - then that will give Labour MPs in the Red Wall hope that they can hold off Reform in their seats. … (View Post)

My brother lives in Altrincham, probably the most middle-class bit of GM. Reckons Reform will struggle there. People dissatisfied with Labour are returning to Tories. Farage not popular with urban mi… (View Post)