My experience from counts is that it's still true - the PVs still favour the Tories even in seats where there are more Labour activists. It's less true for the reasons you say, but still a … (View Post)

For betting purposes, it's worth noting that this is relatively old YouGov data, cumulating subsamples from ranging from April 14 to 28. It seems credible that the Tories are making progress in … (View Post)

You're very kind, and the respect is reciprocated. But if you're in a system you don't agree with, you have to make the best of it, while being honest about your disagreement. It would… (View Post)

Is it? Through a mixture of hard work and sheer luck, I've had a very successful career in private industry, two self-employed businesses and a senior charity role. But I'd rather live in a… (View Post)

Enjoyable piece as always from David - I especially like the concept of Schroedinger's Province. The difficulty is that, although people in GB are as David says largely indifferent to events in … (View Post)