And now those democracies are being subsumed into a new state that has a big shiny parliament building full of people with no real power, whilst real decisions are made by the Commission and the Coun… (View Post)

I disagree. Look at the Lib Dems and Labour. For from growing fat off the other's polling misery, their success or failure usually go together. The Tories do need give people reasons to vote for… (View Post)

... In the long-term, my preferred spheres of influence would be (unlikely as I agree they seem) the EU - to include Ukraine and Russia, the United Kingdom, the USA, India, China, and everyone else. … (View Post)

... Bit of a wasted opportunity there to finish with: "and swapping first place in Waveney Valley for improved second places in lots of places is a calamity." (View Post)

My point is not that he would precipitate a GE because he had career plans, but that his calculus in doing so would be totally different to that of the rank and file Labour MP, so 'turkeys votin… (View Post)