https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cnv8l99r3yyo This may be the most important development in recent days. Huge new financial support for Ukraine. Game changing. Russia is in deep trouble. (View Post)

The answer is obvious. The man had been trade secretary for the EU. He knew more about international trade agreements than almost anyone. He was very well connected. The UK got a good deal from Trump… (View Post)

Yes, especially at the locals where turnout is lower anyway. Labour supporters not bothered about voting because they are fed up with Starmer could cost them hundreds of seats. (View Post)

Not to my knowledge but it can give an insight into whether the leader has lost his or her own party. Starmer was getting very little support earlier this week. Today seems to have been slightly bett… (View Post)

Hague had the skills to deploy humour as did Cameron to a lesser extent. Neither of the present incumbents can and it’s a major weakness for them both. But it did Hague sod all good. Blair remained i… (View Post)