Interesting - a pro-Starmer win but all groups represented with some personal votes playing a part. LtW is the Starmerist centre-right, Open Labour is largely a vehicle for the hugely popular centre-… (View Post)

I wonder whether the poll was influenced by a reaction against the current incumbent. If it was someone who was known for his scrupulous honesty but incredibly colourless, might the bottom item come … (View Post)

Well, I do know him a bit, and my impression is that he avoids hard work, because he's found that he can get by without it. If you have a fast mind (and he does) you can get maybe 70% of your ta… (View Post)

While I broadly agree with you that innocent would-be immigrants should take priority over immigrants with dodgy pasts (leaving aside the fact that she wasn't an immigrant but British), it reall… (View Post)

I agree with that (confession: I used to get speeding points quite regularly), though I think the cases where the limit seems counter-intuitive undermine respect for the law. There is a dual carriage… (View Post)