The difference is in the reaction of Labour MPs. They are done with having to defend the continued poor decisions of Starmer. They've run out of patience. (View Post)

It is over. And yet, it remains to be seen whether Starmer or Cabinet will realise it is over first. This is a test of how long both can exist in a state of political denial. (View Post)

I wondered about that. I'm not convinced the inquiry will necessarily be an impediment, but if it is I would think of Ed Miliband as the safe pair of hands, and emollient for the Labour soul. (View Post)

Of course Rayner could put a government together. She'd be quite popular among Labour MPs, at least until the budget. After that, who knows? I have my doubts, but I don't think she'll … (View Post)

I think that's half right. It's not intelligence that is needed as a PM, or technical knowledge from education and experience, it's judgement. I'm not certain that Rayner's j… (View Post)