Yep. The ferry story has gained some traction. That's certainly true. It even piqued the interest of the UK media. But that's because it goes well beyond politics, and affects people very personally.… (View Post)

Fair question. I guess in that respect I'm more like a Nat. Support out of principle, ie, support Tory principles which means that supporting another party which opposes them is tricky. And, also, be… (View Post)

I find John Crace rather dull and predictable which tends to make him rather less amusing than he possibly think he is. Not a patch on Marina Hyde who can genuinely be funny, as well as spiky and ori… (View Post)

I've not been a follower of PMQs, and I can't comment on who's right about the details of the China case, but my impression is that Kemi must have improved as she seemed pretty confident, combative a… (View Post)

New Statesman wondering if Ben Houchen is after Rishi's constituency? https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-politics/2025/10/is-ben-houchen-moving-into-rishi-sunaks-house It is next door to his Te… (View Post)