I saw some speculation that if Trump secures a deal with Iran - and Iranian oil starts flowing - then there will be a sharp fall in oil prices. That could be hugely consequential for the Russian econ… (View Post)

I think, to be fair, NP has always been a Magic Grandpa supporter. Whether that makes him a "serious" figure in Labour terms, I'll leave others to judge. He is - to make it clear - without … (View Post)

However it breaks in May, the SNP vote-share will almost certainly be down. Not a great platform for persuading Sir Keir, or anyone else, that now is the time for IndyRef2. Mr Swinney is the Grand Ol… (View Post)

No Alba MPs. They did indeed lose their seats, or not contest them. There was one MSP - Ash Regan - who left the party a few days ago, for some reason or other. I think she lost out on a leadership v… (View Post)

Glad you like. (I did make a bet with myself as to who was most likely to respond and, for once, I won the bet.) (View Post)