Turnout was 39.7% - very respectable for a by-election. So we can't really say it's because an abnormal number of people sat it out. (View Post)

Absolutely. I know people with little interest in the Middle East and no religious leanings of any kind who can hardly bear to watch the news, and think the slaughter in Gaza is the most important cu… (View Post)

There's something in that. In a very different way, Netanyahu is discrediting support for Israel and a rise in anti-semitism is a direct result - people hear him saying Israeli policy is all abo… (View Post)

I hope Ali makes it, but I still think Galloway by 500. (View Post)

You were right - now down to 1.83. I'm surprised, but someone evidently thinks they know. (View Post)