I think there are quite a few seats where Burnham would have a reasonable chance. It does come down to whether the NEC will block it... (View Post)

I wouldn't dream of voting for Streeting (still less Mahmood) and IMHO that's the position of most members, as they are both seen as too right-wing. Ed M would be an interesting choice (and… (View Post)

Yes, sounds plausible. If Streeting won I'd definitely switch to the Greens, and I suspect I wouldn't be alone. (View Post)

I'm not sure that's not too cynical. First, on the local scene - constituents were often up a blind alley and unsure who to go to, or were being stonewalled by landlords or local civil serv… (View Post)

Hmm. I was an MP for 13 years and had various interesting Select Committee jobs, and was PPS to Malcolm Wicks, who was careful to involve me in everything. Despite that I struggle to think of specifi… (View Post)