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)

I agree that Labour could hold on in D&G, but I doubt Starmer will be given the credit if that does happen. That's just not the way the world works for him. He could discover cold fusion and… (View Post)

I do, yes. I genuinely don't think I voted last time around. It seemed such a foregone conclusion for Burnham there didn't seem much point. I'm happy enough with him as mayor but not t… (View Post)

On Sunday, I said I had agreed with @TSE's 'lay Burnham' strategy. And I had, up until yesterday. But I now see Burnham as the favourite. He is now the clear challenger to Starmer in a… (View Post)