More like 60 years. On his appointment as PM in 1963, I imagine the Earl of Home was still a peer, albeit he must have renounced it almost immediately to seek election to the Commons. I fear this mig… (View Post)

At this stage, it is really impossible to say but not a foregone triumph for Truss by any stretch. (I am a resolute Sunak supporter). (View Post)

Well, I'll say this. If La Truss becomes PM, I'll miss him five minutes after the announcement. OK, ten minutes. (View Post)

Don't know how HYUFD feels, but my sense (certainly talking to folks on Friday in now super marginal Esher and Walton) is that Sunak can beat Truss. His Thatcherite fiscally responsible line will com… (View Post)

Don't know how HYUFD feels, but my sense (certainly talking to folks on Friday in now super marginal Esher and Walton) is that Sunak can beat Truss. His Thatcherite fiscally responsible line will com… (View Post)