It was really noticeable in mid-Beds that the Tory organisation barely existed. I saw just one Tory leaflet and two Tory canvassers in 3 days (lots of colleagues saw none), and they didn't even have … (View Post)

I ran into him recently (tbf he was his usual affable self and spontaneously raised the animal welfare issue I asked him about 5 years ago) - looked much the same as always. Certainly up for another … (View Post)

I think we're overlooking a rather basic point - the anonymity of the name "Reform". The well-informed people who enjoy doing online surveys know what it is, but in the hurly-burly of elect… (View Post)

Not exactly. The right-wing press highlighted the policies, thinking they'd alienate people, and they generated a lot of real enthusiasm which produced the near-win in 2017. I don't remember ever enc… (View Post)

I still agree with HYUFD, though the Tories clearly want to keep both options open. If they're still 10-15 points behind in March, they certainly won't call a May election. The risk for them is as yo… (View Post)