If Starmer does go now, could Rayner realistically stand while still subject to an HMRC inquiry? Might circumstances point to a more experienced, unity candidate - ie not Streeting or Rayner? But who… (View Post)

A very long shot would be John Healey. But in terms of best person for the job he might well be the answer - if he wanted it. (View Post)

Crossover happened today on next PM market - Rayner now favourite: Rayner 5.2/5.4 Streeting 5.4/5.6 And Rayner now favourite for Next Labour leader by quite a margin: Rayner 3.75/4.8 Streeting 5.1/5.… (View Post)

Latest vote count: Dem 57.2% Rep 42.8% The Dems have today won a seat by 14% which Trump won by 17% in 2024. Result appears final - though worth noting turnout was only 15%. https://results.enr.clari… (View Post)

But it's 60 votes to pass Legislation in the Senate - so there is no chance of any Legislation passing either now or for a very long time into the future without bipartisan support. (View Post)