I think it's assuming swings according to current polls. Starmer is I suspect more of a pragmatist about such alliances than the average Labour member. But formally announcing it might produce s… (View Post)

I think that's probably right, though originally I favoured abstention on the basis that "It's not what we'd have done but rejecting it would be irresponsble." But I think yo… (View Post)

Bright and cheery down here too - Happy Christmas all! (View Post)

Yes, that's my view. I'm an ultra-Remainer and think Brexit is nuts. But I honestly can't be bothered to read the rival "who won/who lost" claims. I was in favour of Labour a… (View Post)

They'll be calling it the Christmas Deal, to go with the Good Friday Agreement. At this point, I think most people have stopped caring about the details. We'll see how it works out in pract… (View Post)