I think, personally, Burnham is “not up” to the job of being PM, and perhaps not even a front-bencher. But I think the same of Starmer and Badenoch, so perhaps my standards are too high for 2026. (View Post)

I’d go with @Andy_JS over Nowcast. (View Post)

Mahmood’s proposal to merge police forces is a recipe for years of dysfunction, politicking, and ultimately lack of accountability. (View Post)

I note that @Andy_JS described the seat as barely winnable by Labour. I therefore assume Labour can’t win it unless Burnham is candidate, otherwise it’s for Reform, or possibly Greens if with the rig… (View Post)

I’m not following Parliament, but Starmer sounds 100% correct there. I do hope Badenoch is not playing a cynical game during this moment of acute crisis, her own positioning has been totally erratic. (View Post)