I mean, if anything makes clear that Starmer was after a particular species of schmoozer for the Trump / US Ambassador role, a shortlist of Osborne and Mandelson is the clincher. Appointing yacht peo… (View Post)

At the top level, a good idea to increase accountability in public officials, but the specific proposal depressingly narrow and one-sided in scope. One of the thoughts I had for a Labour government w… (View Post)

I'd love to see your workings for Q8! (View Post)

Note that many authorities will be electing councillors for one year terms this year: the third placed winners in Metropolitan all ups that usually elect in thirds will serve but a single year, then … (View Post)

We basically somehow ended up with David Icke as prime minister for two months didn't we? How the hell did we manage that? (View Post)