I know Starmer has to put a positive gloss on things, but I find myself very antagonistic towards his denial of reality in his self-congratulation while being humiliated as he is forced out of his jo… (View Post)

In WWI the British developed chemical weapons but didn't use a new chemical until the Germans used it first. It's thought that this experience possibly acted as a deterrence against German … (View Post)

Happy new Prime Minister Day to all who celebrate. How soon/long until we gather to celebrate again? On topic: Starmer really wasn't a great Leader of the Opposition. He just happened to be lead… (View Post)

The whips have apparently told him it's a very silly idea, but it will be interesting to see what comes of it. With Parliament in recess for the summer, however, we will have some time to wait. (View Post)

It's very easy to believe that Burnham will become unpopular pretty rapidly. But the question then is whether any other possible Labour leader would be more popular? IIRC, Burnham was the only a… (View Post)