An alternative take on Sinn Fein's ascent to FM is that it normalises governance in Northern Ireland and, so far as Nationalist opinion is concerned, makes the Ulster entity easier to accept. Th… (View Post)

Of course, that resulted in a wipeout, and they didn't get any back in 2001 either. Had to wait until 2005. Best chance of a hold I would guess would be the adjusted seats in the borders - the s… (View Post)

Maybe. But Boris is a seriously good writer. Distinctive style, effortlessly entertaining and self-deprecatory sense of humour. Very different proposition from the orange one. (View Post)

It's been said that Boris has written more books than Trump has read. A useful point of distinction. (View Post)

I think, ultimately, he may be looked on not unfavourably. Decent guy who governed responsibly-ish. Not unlike John Major who seems to be respected more than most of his successors. (View Post)