Yes, I agree. I wouldn't be very influenced by someone I admired for football trying to persuade me about Palestine, any more than I choose my margarine based on which celebrity or influencer cl… (View Post)

David's semi-retirement is a real loss for us. I know that a regular commitment can feel like a trudge, but I hope you'll contribute frequently when you feel like it, David. On topic, the G… (View Post)

See https://www.economist.com/united-states/2021/05/14/americas-democrats-are-increasingly-divided-over-israel?utm_campaign=the-economist-today&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=salesforce-mar… (View Post)

There was more Labour effort here than was obvious - when it became obvious that Hartlepool was lost, some full-timers were diverted to Airdrie, and every member in the country got an appeal to help … (View Post)

For real by-election junkies: http://www.britainelects.com/2021/05/13/previewing-the-airdrie-shotts-by-election-13-may-2021/ Summary - the SNP won the same area reasonably comfortably last week. (View Post)