Perhaps they would have had -0.8% and -0.3% if it wasn't for the single market? Some of the economic analysis on PB is mind-bogglingly simplistic at times. On the broader point, I know Labour ha… (View Post)

Only in a very simplistic way. Teachers operate in a labour market like everyone else - a sticky one, given the time taken train up - but their wages are determined by what they can earn elsewhere to… (View Post)

250,000 "White British" v 30,000 "Asian Pakistani". No doubt more representation in minority groups, but if the Conservatives used it on a poster it would absolutely insane. Stick… (View Post)

Just checked the stats and it's actually more representative than you might think - 70% white, for about 80% population. So I would strongly advise the Conservatives not to do anything like that… (View Post)

FWIW, I haven't seen a single "Rishi we forgive you" message anywhere on social media. Appreciate we live in bubbles but I think this is a healthy dose of confirmation bias. I've … (View Post)