These things are partly in the eye of the beholder, unless objective criteria are set. Callaghan and Heath were both OK IMO, and I'm not sure I'd credit Major with being reasonably successf… (View Post)

I'm a pensioner, and most of my friends are now pensioners. It's eccentric to suggest that we should be exempt from tax increases (especially as pensioners tend to vote Tory or Reform anywa… (View Post)

He'd be lucky to get 20 of the 81 votes he needs to stand. I think his posturing is pathetic. (View Post)

It's too soon to say for sure, but what I hope for is a progressive strategy. Starmer turned out to be all about tactics, with no detectable long-term objectives. Burnham, potentially, offers a … (View Post)

I agree. My main complaint about recent political leaders on all sides is that they define themselves by being against someone else. Burnham's campaign has been almost devoid of negativity. I wo… (View Post)