3 points on that - firstly, positive from what? People have been absolutely despairing - an uptick is lovely, but really doesn't solve the "Are you better off than 5/10/14 years ago?" quest… (View Post)

I think I'd still have it as a narrow Khan win. But do wonder if we're seeing the re-emergence of the Johnson doughnut. A lot of people are pissed off about ULEZ (and I say that as a supporter, polit… (View Post)

The interesting question is whether 1997-style ratings are even possible anymore given the fact we are a more atomised society and everything a politician says is combed over and bound to annoy someo… (View Post)

Yes, the cost of housing asylum seekers is out of hand - it's projected to reach around £11bn in a few years. But that's in part a function of having a massive backlog, and no returns agreements with… (View Post)

The thing is the opposite is true. It's not exactly a brave decision for a left of centre politician to denounce Israel. Whether it's the right or wrong position it's been a riskier and gutsier call … (View Post)