There seems to be a wide range of reasons. Some are in the UK’s power to influence, some not (or less so): - sheer volume of migration from hotspots, of which UK gets its portion: hard to influence i… (View Post)

I once attempted some leafleting there, when there was a by-election a few years back (around 2018 I think?). Interesting seat, about 2/3 very Labour inner suburbs and 1/3 Tory outer London beyond th… (View Post)

I was up in part of the NC500 back in February and it was of course midge-free, but we’d assumed a weekend of wind and rain. Instead it was crystal clear the whole time. Absolutely stunning. (View Post)

Sunniest spring on record. England and Wales sunshine series: spring 687.4 hours, summer 628.8 hours. Solar strength is a little higher in summer as it peaks on 21 June, but not that much. (View Post)

This illustrates the differences between the challenges facing France and our own. Superficially we are in similar straits: big economic and fiscal headwinds, disillusionment with established parties… (View Post)