This feels to me not unlike the Germans and the Soviets partitioning Poland between them. (View Post)

Labour is massive value here. I said earlier: Reform will have been chomping at the bit for a seat *like* this to come up – but just not specifically this seat. The Runcorn bit is too Scouse to swing… (View Post)

And if not, presumably a Union/SPD coalition? (View Post)

The most fascinating thing to me about China is its demographics. The official projections show an astonishing decline (there is a nice animation on the 'population of China' Wikipedia page… (View Post)

In amongst all the unpleasantness, I had a lovely, almost spiritual experience today. I've been to York for the day with the family. A largely good day with the people I love best, though a few … (View Post)