I've been reflecting on the Budget, and have concluded that for the vast majority of the British public it is a complete non-event, with precisely zero ramifications for household budgets at a t… (View Post)

That rather lends itself to a caption competition. Boris: What the fuck is that? Rishi: Just shut the fuck up and drink it. We're being filmed. (View Post)

Late to the party, but thanks a lot for the header - I think that's the most entertaining I've ever read on PB - topical and amusing. Nice one. (View Post)

Absolutely nothing - at least not until after the next GE. Starmer won't be challenged before then. And it does Starmer no harm to have a brilliant Shadow Chancellor, and Reeves no harm to shine… (View Post)

I missed Rachel Reeves, but have now read her speech. If anybody else is interested the full text is here: https://labourlist.org/2021/10/labour-would-put-working-people-first-rachel-reeves-full-budg… (View Post)