My view of HYFUD's distinctive brand of Conservatism can be neatly summed up by (I think) Iain Macleod on Enoch Powell "I'm happy to be on the same train as him but I make sure to get off a few … (View Post)

I think it was @Sean_Fear who once said on here that canvassing gives a fairly reasonable picture or your own likely support but none whatever about your opponents. I completely agree with him based … (View Post)

Me too and even more ghastly when you’re the candidate! I raised no objection when we did virtually none in May, citing COVID. Might have been a factor in the increased majority. Keep O’Reilly away f… (View Post)

Won't be to your political taste (and as a Tory, I'm just an observer) but am becoming impressed by Wes Streeting who is in the Shadow Cabinet. Long-time moderate, young, gay, intelligent, not overtl… (View Post)

Many thanks to Mark for those most generous words and indeed it was a pleasure and treat to lunch (Monday) and dine (Thursday) with TSE and Casino. I'm back in pretty reasonable shape (though ate and… (View Post)