I ran into him recently (tbf he was his usual affable self and spontaneously raised the animal welfare issue I asked him about 5 years ago) - looked much the same as always. Certainly up for another … (View Post)

I think we're overlooking a rather basic point - the anonymity of the name "Reform". The well-informed people who enjoy doing online surveys know what it is, but in the hurly-burly of … (View Post)

Not exactly. The right-wing press highlighted the policies, thinking they'd alienate people, and they generated a lot of real enthusiasm which produced the near-win in 2017. I don't remembe… (View Post)

I still agree with HYUFD, though the Tories clearly want to keep both options open. If they're still 10-15 points behind in March, they certainly won't call a May election. The risk for the… (View Post)

Those of us in office jobs tend to underestimate the sheer wear and tear of 40 years of rushing about. I'm planning to retire by the end of next year when I'll be 74, because like you I… (View Post)