The problem with this is that Macron put up fuel taxes to help the environment and it spawned the gilets jaunes. In theory, people may pay lip service to the idea that economic growth is bad, but in … (View Post)

A good article Alistair. A few other points to consider: - The final polls for the referendum itself has remain in the lead for most pollsters so it is not perhaps surprising if remain is in the lead… (View Post)

This is the key thing. Boris has lost a series of small battles but has a great chance to win the war. The remainers are enjoying humiliating Boris but they could soon face total defeat. If Boris win… (View Post)

It's sad for them but being an MP is not a job for life. Too many still treat parliament like a cosy gentleman's club. In the private sector it happens all the time that a new CEO comes in … (View Post)

Is Boris actually calling the election? If he has been VONC'ed then effectively it is parliament calling the election. (View Post)