A rather ignored factor in the red wall is urban / rural. Ex-mining villages are often part of semi-rural constituencies. As mining recedes into the distance to be replaced, often by large out of tow… (View Post)

Got the official leaflet for the WY Mayoral election today: Impressions: Yorkshire Party: Geeky candidates, which is fine, go heavy on transport and, of course, localism Greens: my local councillor s… (View Post)

You know, when PT goes on simply about this music service or that set of programmes, my general instinct would be to agree with him on most occasions, and the idea of particular BBC services being su… (View Post)

Drum'n'donbass (View Post)

Firstly, RIP Prince Phillip. His death wasn't totally unexpected, and though a significant national event, it doesn't feel off the scale to me. When the Queen goes, that will be very differ… (View Post)