Attempt to modernise NS&I has been a ‘full-spectrum disaster’, MPs find Spending watchdog says state-owned bank exposed taxpayers to ‘unacceptable risk’ as cost spiral to £3bn https://www.theguar… (View Post)

Mandelson – Starmer did not know. (View Post)

Shipman is just adding insider gossip to what pb has been saying for more than a year, that Starmer is a lawyer, not a politician. He believes in the law. If the rules change, his position changes – … (View Post)

People might be missing the point. The most important part of what Rayner said is about stability: That the rules won't shift without warning. By and large, businesses (and people) can cope with… (View Post)

Claire Coutinho satisfies the Oxford test (© DJL) for future leaders but has she really been effective in shadowing Miliband? Consistent and persistent no doubt but has she caused a change in policy? (View Post)