In 2010, I expected to lose, and had ramped up my spare-time involvement in translation in anticipation, as well as putting out feelers for other jobs - I assume many Tory MPs have done something sim… (View Post)

I've met quite a few when canvassing. They were not very political, but reacting against the cautious approach of the main parties - things are difficult, we must be realistic etc. They don't necessa… (View Post)

Yes, definitely true in Didcot and Wantage. They seem undecided whether to vote Labour, LibDem, Green, or not at all. It's unusually difficult, however, to find people who are openly Tory. (View Post)

Canvassing a posh new estate yesterday in Didcot and Wantage (nominally safe Tory, with LDs a poor second in 2019 and Labour a poor second in 2015 and 17) produced a lot of "don't knows", w… (View Post)

A practical consideration, if you accept the overall pollling that suggests that Labour will win, is whether you want a Government or Opposition MP. A case for voting Labour in seats like Didcot and … (View Post)