Lords can amend Social Security Bill. Lords Clerks said Baroness Stroud's amendment to keep £20 uplift was out of order at Committee Stage but she still proposed it anyway - though didn't f… (View Post)

People talk about the Universal Credit taper - but the point is that even with the current taper we are paying UC to people on very high incomes: Single person, 2 children: Gross salary £40,000 Rent … (View Post)

Always remember that if the economy does badly and it feels as if the country is in a difficult position then that may well help the Conservatives. The point is that floating voters feel they can ris… (View Post)

What a moment that was - it must be one of the most dramatic political moments ever - as in literally one single second. The exit poll was out and a Hung Parliament looked certain. Then very early in… (View Post)

I have a Polish friend who lives in the UK and is a huge supporter of Brexit and Nigel Farage. She says Poland 100% has to be in the EU - as a defence against Russia. That is literally a million time… (View Post)