I don't think they are that easy, honestly. They're rather like postal votes, which are not difficult once you get the hang of them, but also have multi-page handbooks. Have you washed your… (View Post)

I think HYUFD is right. All the press reports from Bexley suggest that most voters are going to hold their noses and vote Tory, or just stay at home - thus low turnout (it's December, though the… (View Post)

Be still my beating heart. (View Post)

Starmer and Rayner clearly don't have a warm relationship, but they are elected separately, so Starmer couldn't sack her even if he wanted to, which I don't think he does. Conversely, … (View Post)

I think there has been an interesting de facto deal which (I believe) has never even been discussed privately - the LibDems are standing in Bexley but not trying very hard, and Labour is standing in … (View Post)