Yes. Among other things, the only front-bencher on either side who was willing to listen to argument and withdraw an amendment that he'd put down because he was persuaded that it would be a mist… (View Post)

A wildcard is the new "Sabine Wagenknecht alliance" (typically of populists, the party name is exactly that), which has split off from the Left Party (ex-Communist): this will stand in the … (View Post)

Personally I think that spouses should be off limits, unless the politician positively insists on putting them forward (hopefully with their consent). But FWIW I've met Mrs Sunak and I thought s… (View Post)

The problem in point 2 is the media view that positive promises are boring. Take today's story about reviving serious child support (aka the nanny state). It's important and a first step to… (View Post)

The Commons has yet to vote on whether to accept the Committee recommendation that he should be suspended for 35 days, after which a possible recall ballot can be organised. We like to space out our … (View Post)