I wouldn't mind seeing her joining Labour despite our history (we never managed to hit it off as I did with all the other Tories that I've fought) - she's a formidable character and br… (View Post)

The Wragg story is quite astonishing. It's a long-standing nasty observation that Government money is directed to marginal seats that they hope to hold, which is as he says improper (though not … (View Post)

Yes, I agree, apart from social issues like civil partnerships (which led to gay marriages in due course). Really what stands out positively in my memory over the full period was the policy that Brow… (View Post)

Yes, true in business life too - the person who goes up to the whiteboard to sketch out the plan will generally get 80% of what they want. The Tory rebels need a clear leader - maybe one will emerge … (View Post)

That's true of some jobs, not true of others. Where I work, with mostly young staff, they virtually unanimous view is that they prefer working from home. I don't get the impression that the… (View Post)