The other FON poll outlines the problem. Burnham would hold the Greater Manchester mayoralty (albeit with a big swing against), but if he stands down, Labour might well lose it to Reform. And, it… (View Post)

Find Out Now have Reform on 36% across Greater Manchester, to 24% for Labour. That makes it very reasonable for the NEC to say they don’t want a Mayoral by election, (View Post)

I think it’s 1995, Pride and Prejudice, but it’s a joy to watch. I remember coming home from a drunken dinner with a friend at 11 pm, and we proceeded to watch it through to 5.30 am. (View Post)

That side of Spartan society produces “does not compute.” Their military record was only slightly above average. Their social system guaranteed failure. He’d be happier as an Odinist. (View Post)

Hence Christopher Hitchens making a mental note whenever he heard a politician or pastor denouncing sexual immorality. Sooner or later, he’d be found down on his weary old knees, in some dismal hotel… (View Post)