FWIW I've had an on balance positive report from a Labour source who I trust in Batley and Spen. I still think the Tories are favourites, but I wouldn't back them at less than 1.8. If Labou… (View Post)

I don't. There's a big mismatch between the only poll so far and the articles by Hodges and Jones. They tell a similar story so can't be dismissed as purely anecdotal, but both focus o… (View Post)

Well, I do think ramble-rousing is particularly British. "Reject fast hiking now!" "We demand a cup of tea!" (View Post)

FPT re the French regionals: dixiedean said: A record low of between 66 and 68%! We'd be lucky to get that. No, that's the abstention rate! - 32-34% voted. At previous regionals it was 50+. (View Post)

No, that's the abstention rate! - 32-34% voted. At previous regionals it was 50+. (View Post)