I think the moves will steady the ship politically. Hunt sounded solid and competent and seems likely to come up with something that the markets will be OK with. Some Tories will drift back and the L… (View Post)

I once went canvassing with a chap who had a cigarette dangling from the corner of his mouth when he rang the doorbells. I did gently dissuade him after the first couple... (View Post)

That's very well put, and also a good analysis of the Labour membership and why we picked Corbyn but then eventually went for Starmer. (View Post)

He sounds amazing, and lived a life most of us won't achieve. I'm so sorry that he's gone but it sounds as though he had a very good friend in you. All the very best. (View Post)

That's also the response to the accusation of mysogyny. I rather like Liz Truss - she remains notably calm under fire, as even the ever-unpleasant Quentin Letts admits, and her occasional shy sm… (View Post)