Starmer and Reeves are taking such a hammering on here that it's about time somebody came to their defence. However, it's late and I'm out of ideas. I'm going to sleep on it. (View Post)

Quite an achievement to resign from a party before it formally exists - it hasn't had its founding conference yet. Although the reason he gives could apply to any political party, I suppose. (View Post)

Agree with all that, and would only add that opinion polling shouldn't really come into it. It's hardly surprising that most of the public are opposed to lifting the 2-child cap as there�… (View Post)

I think you're taking my little bit of satire rather too seriously. (View Post)

Worth a watch. Whatever one's view of Streeting, there's no doubt that he's considerably more fluent and engaging than Starmer - not a high bar, I acknowledge; but Streeting's a v… (View Post)