Speaking as a leftish member I quite liked Rayner's intervention, but it lacked specifics, while annoying various ex-MPs who I know. Khan's call to rejoin the EU was much more interesting, … (View Post)

Corbyn needed to get 35% or so to be in with a hot at Downing Street. The Greens only need to get 20% to get lots of seats and aplace at the government table, especially with no other party doing muc… (View Post)

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)