Yes, but it was the same when I was more active (I'm still reasonably active, was CLP chair until recently). The examples in in the Ann Widdecombe stories of her being savage in debate and affab… (View Post)

I was at a Parliamentary reunion yesterday (only the second time I've been in 8 years), and the former MPs of all complexions (now in their 70s and 80s) rubbed along affably as I remember being … (View Post)

There are a range of middling "targets" which are mostly civilian but include some Hamas (who are certainly not above hiding in the civilian population). Israel treats them all as targets, … (View Post)

You're speaking for me exactly. I'm frustrated by the butterfly attention of the media to acute suffering (e.g. what exactly is the situation in Gaza now? - I've heard nothing for week… (View Post)

It's worth reflecting on why the "wasted vote" argument works so well. If you primarily vote to stop someone, then yes (though your single vote is unlikely to do anything). But if you … (View Post)