I think you're misunderstanding me. Starmer shouldn't be worried about the Tory vote share. He should be trying to convert 2017 and 2019 Tory (and BXP) voters to Labour. I don't see ho… (View Post)

I was staggered how many businesses that I deal with in Scotland quietly outlined to me their plans to move to England in the event of a Yes victory, during the last referendum. (View Post)

Nope, you haven't got it have you. It isnt the papers. It is the focus groups. And, as you'll have no doubt seen, non political wonks actually applaud Govts for u-turns. (View Post)

Incidentally, I wouldn't be surprised if Starmer comes out firmly in favour of the Union quite soon. He knows that breaking the Union makes his narrow path to power a whole lot harder. (View Post)

Incidentally, I don't see a hypothetical future PM Starmer (with a wafer thin majority) allowing a Scottish indy ref, either. And nor would he want to agree to a coalition or C&S deal with S… (View Post)