It strikes me that there is something of a disconnect between the huge unpopularity of Starmer, which I don't doubt, and the government in general, and what the opinion polls on voting intention… (View Post)

Al Carns has as much chance of replacing Starmer as I have. Precisely zero. (View Post)

The problem is: if not Burnham, then who? I can't make a strong case for Burnham, but neither can I make a strong case for any of the other possible contenders. All of them seem to me to be eith… (View Post)

I have severe doubts about Rayner succeeding Starmer. However, if a Swiss bank and the Telegraph are opposed I may have to think again. (View Post)

Forget Starmer for a moment. Actually, the government has done, and is doing, lots of things broadly in line with their manifesto. Some have already had an impact, but most will not come to fruition … (View Post)