Probably a mixture of Labour's vaguely Byzantine structure that meant Corbynites didn't have control over significant parts of the party for the whole period - and thus narrower windows of opportunit… (View Post)

There's also the fact that irony of ironies, Brexit and the ensuing decline in the living standards of those of working age, has made Freedom of Movement more attractive as 20 years ago there was lit… (View Post)

Yes. It's looking at things in the round. The young have more of a direct stake in pursuing policies that are more growth-friendly - as unlike older people, who may have accrued assets and/or a pensi… (View Post)

It's also only humiliating because he's so bang to rights - at least on being so casual with the truth of the matter and digging in to defend the indefensible even though proving it was wilful rather… (View Post)

Scott could probably do it - Shearer couldn't given Lineker is the anchor. He is a rare figure in terms of being a consummate broadcaster who can do the anchor's job (trickier than it looks, look at … (View Post)