On topic, it's a salutary lesson that the Ming Vase strategy is a derisory one. The Labour vote share collapsed even before the election, denying them a real mandate, and they've been able … (View Post)

I think Starmer/Reeves probably know they've walked into a trap over the child benefit cap, but they have a parliamentary party of over 400 MPs to manage - many of whom are very left-wing - just… (View Post)

"By contrast, Kemi Badenoch’s combative response to the Budget in Parliament appears to have resonated with some voters. Her approval rating rose three points, reaching net -14—her best score th… (View Post)

People after 14 years just forgot what a Labour government is like. This is what it is like. (View Post)

Public sector spending, gilt rates and inflation were under much better control under Rishi/Hunt, and the aggregate growth rate in the economy better too. Sure, he played down some costs and delayed … (View Post)