ISTR liberal opposition to female suffrage was that they didn't want to give the Tories a permanent majority. (View Post)

In amongst all this, of course, there is a big win for the EU in that Boris is diminished, thereby discouraging any EuroBorises who may be tempted to go down the same route. (View Post)

Just to add a note of caution: something being on the agenda for discussion doesn't necessarily mean a sensible deal is anywhere close. The problem with dealing with the EU - whether as a member… (View Post)

Yes, I think the choice of a grown-up Tory - Hunt, or Stewart perhaps, or one or two others - was something of an illusion. It would have led to nothing more than a continuation of the stalemate that… (View Post)

It would have been several times worse. Quite aside from the constant background awfulness of a Corbyn-led government and the economic shambles from day one, can you imagine Corbyn in charge during e… (View Post)