No, I think Truss is quite different - she's driven by ideology and sincere belief, and is largely indifferent to personal esteem. I do think better of her for resolutely plugging on with her op… (View Post)

There was a famously awful Tory-led parish council in Broxtowe - they reprimanded all the local churches because the churches had had the temerity to organise an Easter event without consulting the c… (View Post)

Thanks, Fairlired! I'm standing for re-election for Waverley Borough Council (Binscombe and Charterhouse - two previously separate wards now merged into one big one), as leader of the small Labo… (View Post)

Interesting and objective analysis of the local election prospects for Labour: https://labourlist.org/2023/04/local-election-2023-results-councils-good-labour-starmer/ (View Post)

I agree, relentlessly upsetting supporters tends to give the public the impression of a hopelessly divided party. Also, most people don't necessarily demand moderation in the sense of "neve… (View Post)