You have to laugh at all those political journalists and other pundits getting it so wrong on the next Chancellor. I think they convinced themselves that Mahmood was going to get the job, but with no… (View Post)

Yes, but not to implement Tory policies, as Kemi is demanding in her letter to Burnham. I suspect Burnham has in mind a consensual approach to social care, for example. (View Post)

While the result was fine, the game was rubbish, wasn't it? (View Post)

Burnham's accession to power has clearly inspired England. If only he'd taken over last Tuesday. (View Post)

Gary Sobers was my childhood hero, narrowly beating John Lennon. I am the proud possessor of his autograph, gained from him at Headingley - can't remember the precise year, but between 66-68. I&… (View Post)