It's always hard to separate leadership from results. I'd argue that 2015 showed that Corbynite policites can work with much of the electorate, and given more time would have gained a major… (View Post)

A relevant point is that if he stands down after January (I think), then Vance gets potenitally 8 years PLUS whatever is left of Trump's term. I imagine the thought has crossed Vance's mind. (View Post)

The leader assumes that Scottish voters, especially Reform voters, regard "standing up for Scotland" as the key issue. That's not necessarily the case - e.g. I'm not primarily mot… (View Post)

The Jewish community (which I theoretically belong to) goes back an awfully long way; the Muslim community is mostly more recent, but hardly new. Neither is monolithic on Middle East issues, and some… (View Post)

Perhaps I move in politer circles, but I don't know anyone who HATES Starmer - mild exasperation is as bad as it gets. My problem with him is the lack of any durable perspective. He's prefe… (View Post)