The ex Tory MP was a bit of a clown. His main priority seemed to be using connections to cosy up to shooting estates who were doing bad stuff. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/feb/15/mp-e… (View Post)

It’s more complicated though. Quite a few of those Reform voters are as keen on free owls as anybody. (View Post)

On the unwind of TV. In 2001, the LDs made additional gains in some seats in seats which had been close in 97. See Davey whose majority was 56 in 97 but went up to 5 figures in 01. They also took Gui… (View Post)

It’s hard to underestimate the importance of having a local base too. The Lib Dems do local well, and the work put in gives people a muscle memory of voting for them. (View Post)

5 out of 9 1/2 surely! Not sure how my farming in laws will have felt to wake up to having a Green MP! (View Post)