Didn't see the Rishi interview but he is, assuredly, the ideal antidote for a country tired by Boris and his antics, but distrustful of Labour. My impression is that the polls are being driven by Tor… (View Post)

All four party leaders have made substantial outside earnings while MPs. Boris as a journo, Starmer as a lawyer, Blackford in the City or wherever, and even Ed Davey, apparently to help meet the cost… (View Post)

Interesting and very detailed article on the prospects for next year's Northern Irish assembly elections based on recent polling. Both the Shinners and DUP losing ground from last time and non-sectar… (View Post)

Interesting piece here by David Gauke on the Paterson debacle. He's quite sympathetic to start with - has worked with Paterson and fully acknowledges his good qualities - but conclusion pretty damnin… (View Post)

I think, by and large, people are fairly tolerant of moves in this direction, so long as it isn't forced down their throats, or it involves their kids. Do that and you risk provoking a reaction which… (View Post)