I know the right like to say that the left keeps worrying about trans issues, but it's almost pure projection: they seem totally obsessed, like the church used to be on gay marriage. I can'… (View Post)

FWIW prediction for the next round: Sunak - 110 (+9) Mordaunt - 84 (+1) Truss - 89 (+25) Badenoch - 50 (+1) Tugendhat - 22 (-9) (View Post)

Sunak now a clear favourite on Betfair, 2.4. Mordaunt out to 3.45, Truss 4.7, Badenoch 14.5. That said, Sunak is almost sure to make the last 2, so 2.4 means he's not odds on yet. I really liked… (View Post)

Just on personality, I'd say 1. Badenoch - talks human appealingly, can actually see her reaching some non-Conservative voters. 2. Sunak. Consummate professional, but a little technocratic and a… (View Post)

Final statements: Sunak strong and professional. Modaunt freezes and then says something brief I've already forgotten. Truss solid but full fat Conservative. Badenoch quite touching. (View Post)