Of course you're right - constitutionally there is no need for a GE. But Rayner actually said, just over 3 years ago: "The Tories have crowned Rishi Sunak without him saying a word about wh… (View Post)

David Hencke (ex The Guardian) on BBC News Channel: In 1998, Mandelson was living in small, dingy flat. Wanted to move to Notting Hill. Got £373,000 from Geoffrey Robinson (Lab MP). Didn't discl… (View Post)

Of course it's possible - but do you think it will be a sensible move to appoint someone as PM who a few months later may be found to have deliberately misled HMRC? Feels like a massive gamble a… (View Post)

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)