No, because mobile populations (think students) move frequently, and they then don't register at all. If you moved every few months, are you sure you'd bother? The other underrepresented ci… (View Post)

On the other hand, I'd argue that Labour shouldn't abolish voter ID, but instruct the boundary commission to base seats on census data, not on registered voters. That's a technical cha… (View Post)

That's very interesting, and I sympathise with the critic. The original article cites Vienna as a good example, and I agree that Vienna, whose housing policies I know quite well, is very pro-ten… (View Post)

I think that's all very astute. It's the main reason that I think Michael Gove is the best Tory Minister - it's not that he's necessarily right, but he keeps doggedly trying to do… (View Post)

Yes, the main issue seems to me to be that there is no career advantage in taking over as leader. Realistically you might reduce the deficit from 20 points to 10, but your party would still be out an… (View Post)