In the 19th century the Tories and Conservatives under Derby and for a time Disraeli were often the party of tariffs and protectionism and under Liverpool the Corn Laws and the Whigs and Liberals wer… (View Post)

Truss' problem was that she and Kwarteng cut taxes without also cutting spending which expanded borrowing and spooked the markets. Starmer and Reeves are unpopular because of their tax rises and… (View Post)

All would likely still have lost due to cost of living, which Trump now has to deal with. Not sure his tariffs will help (View Post)

Reform already second in Runcorn will have a good chance of taking the seat on current polls with by election protest vote and Tory tactical votes to beat Labour. Not one poll has the Tories behind t… (View Post)

No, you can be an MP as long as not serving a prison term of a year or more at the time. A recall petition is likely though if he gets a custodial sentence as that is triggered if any custodial sente… (View Post)