I remember in the late 80s, comedy sketches on telly on the subject of hahaha isn't it hilarious that Glasgow will be European City of Culture. And now look at the place. The point of these thin… (View Post)

It's worth remembering however, that D&G will be won on about 30%. It therefore matters less if it's less Brexity than average - but whether Reform can get that Brexity 40% to vote for … (View Post)

Oh, yes, I don't mean Wigan = bad (by most measures its doing better than Rochdale, Oldham or Tameside) - just that it's a bit semi-detached and behaves to its own patterns. I've drawn… (View Post)

I think Central Manchester is ace (including New Islington). And it's getting better. But I recognise I am a bit one-eyed about this. But even I am surprised at its desirability to people half a… (View Post)

To over-simplify slightly, they develop blocks for the over 55s. Fun to have Max and Roger on the same page on an issue (and me, FWIW). (Which almost certainly means it's got almost no chance of… (View Post)