As the owner of a narrowboat, I can’t see where the adjective “vapid” comes from in this context. “Noxious” would be closer to the truth, especially the other weekend when I spent an hour or so with … (View Post)

Indeed. I was here in the Antifrank days. Just a light-hearted aside because, believe me, no one with a narrowboat more than five years old likes their bilge… vapid or otherwise. (View Post)

Don't worry! The Conservatives are sure to get a post-conference bounce! A happy, harmonious, smiling Tory Party at ease with itself will make for great headlines next week! (View Post)

With apologies to @ydoethur for quoting Sam Freedman, I liked this: "This is voters' first impression of Truss. It's like a new boss has taken over your firm and pissed in the water co… (View Post)

Oh boy, the YouGov tables. The Con lead in over 65s is down to Con 43, Lab 35, LD 6, SNP 5. In Leave voters: Con 39, Lab 39. In the Midlands, which has been the most resilient bit of the Red Wall for… (View Post)