To my mind coalition austerity had a lot of unfortunate features. For instance, it targeted cuts at local governments in poorer areas of the country. So much for all in it together or making tough ch… (View Post)

Eugh, nothing worse than establishing the facts, seeking expert impartial advice, and then acting on it in accordance with the rules. What an awful way to run the country. (View Post)

Exactly. Even as a Labour voter the result left me feeling pretty queasy. It's obvious that Reform could win a huge majority on 30% of the vote and leave this country unrecognizable after 5 years. Yo… (View Post)

The largest single group of people in receipt of benefits is white working class people. The constituencies with the highest number of people on sickness benefits are working class heavily white cons… (View Post)

I met Richard Tice recently and it's an interesting question, what kind of economic programme Reform would follow. Clearly he at least is pitching for the Thatcherite mantle, talking up huge cuts to … (View Post)