I always thought they were in more danger from the left. I just didn't think so soon... thought it would be Starmer getting cold feet on their most effective minister (Miliband) and stirring up the M… (View Post)

This is one of my political theories - the most Conservative parts of the UK can be found in rural parts of Scotland. Spend a day in Selkirk during the Riding to find out. English Tories are either t… (View Post)

"Rentier economy" does not mean everyone rents their housing. It means a larger than normal proportion of income going to those who control or own assets. Dredging up some Economics 1A here… (View Post)

Of course we are. Its just that intergenerational inequality and housing costs means too large a number of working people don't get to enjoy the prosperity that should come from work. It's not sloth … (View Post)

What's the chance it was the "torture" bit that was important? (View Post)