I am with you on the first bit but one does feel you haven't quite got the memo if you think increasing the numbers getting asylum is the answer. There is a progressive answer based on building inter… (View Post)

That's a good point: it's part of a wider trend to individualism/ factionalism and away from communitarianism and unity. Nevertheless political parties can and still do enthuse members, activists and… (View Post)

With my reading of American politics and their funny sensitivities on race (so lots of caveats apply) that will be popular with a good chunk of his base. (View Post)

It probably helps telegraph he's doing something different but if SKS is smart he'd also make speeches /pitches about how this was consistent with progressive values and Labour values. Much of being … (View Post)

Thatcher cared about her members and supporters, and delivered for them. To an extent, Major did too. It's no wonder loyal supporters have progressively disappeared over 25-30 years given that was lo… (View Post)