Well, I've just got round to reading Blair's essay. It's neither as good as his fans claim, nor as bad as his critics would wish. But it's not hugely consequential either way, wit… (View Post)

He has an avuncular style, and speaks jolly clearly and well, in an even-tempered manner, and sounds totally reasonable as he's not at all shouty. However, what he actually says, i.e. the words,… (View Post)

As well as all the other objections, what's the appeal of this tax-free overtime to self-employed small businesses and tradespeople, many of whom I suspect are fans of Reform? (View Post)

'Coronated' is just not a proper word and should be banned. However, it's not a problem; as Burnham is King of the North he can be crowned. (View Post)

The left is not "talking of Burgon" - don't believe what you read. It may surprise folk (though it shouldn't), but most of us on the left of the Labour Party don't take Burgo… (View Post)