A note on Rupert Lowe's candidates. They have swept the board in Great Yarmouth where they were standing as "Great Yarmouth First", which was 9 seats and one extra in a by-election, so… (View Post)

So where are we on an overall summary? Compared to predictions, I make all the seat swings between parties about 10% less than expected, with LDs doing as expected. Gainers and losers are as forecast… (View Post)

Aren't seraglios SUPPOSED to be run by eunuchs? Are we back to a lawyerly version of Mrs Thatcher's cabinet as featured in Spitting Image? https://youtu.be/omC3xeCZBX0?t=55 (View Post)

Good question ! I don't know - protocol is to wear helmets "on top and horizontal". My surmise would perhaps be that it is an integrated unit with the sun visor. I'm not sure how … (View Post)

I think the "present but absent" Starmer image of being a bit "wallpaper" comes from wanting to be a functionary in a position which is too prominent to be a functionary. I think … (View Post)