If they stay in second place it's bad, but not absolutely horrendous. Not a reason to keep Starmer, but not the smoking gun that says he clearly has to go. I suspect that's where we're… (View Post)

I mean the report doesn't suggest that. Is says Bessent berated Reeves for her criticism of this stupid war, and Reeves stood her ground and told him to piss off, in slightly more polite words. … (View Post)

I have to say it would be delightfully funny if Burnham returned to Parliament, ousted Starmer, then lost the Labour leadership election for the third time. (View Post)

The level of taxation as a proportion of GDP is a bit of a red herring. For example, if healthcare was not funded through taxation, it would be funded via compulsory insurance (paid by employers or i… (View Post)

It really depends on whether she can delegate effectively. Or have a right-hand man or woman (like Osbourne to Cameron or Brown to Blair) who drives policy direction. What is undoubtable at this poin… (View Post)