Yes, but Greater Manchester isn't where that happens and Reform will be a very clear second. We heard all this "Tories still aren't winning in Manchester, Liverpool and Newcastle"… (View Post)

The Tories need a 200 seat strategy next time, I'm afraid, and a 30% voteshare target. That's all they can hope for. Focus on the economy and fiscal credibility, as well as constructive gro… (View Post)

Ah, Burnham has just ruled out an early election. (View Post)

If nothing else, high tax crowds out other economic activity. (View Post)

It's an inadequate answer but I suspect there's something about the close knit nature of small Scandinavian countries that makes them willing to tolerate very high taxes AND fairly hostile … (View Post)