Something has shifted, in this conflict, since the start of the year. People will endure almost any level of hardship, if they see a war as existential (eg Spain in 1808-14, Vietnam in 1946-75, the U… (View Post)

The Conservatives’ cratering in Red Walll/working class seats, but holding firm in posher/rural seats might be what saves them. (View Post)

Netanyahu is scum, but comparing him to Hitler is the mark of an unhinged mind. (View Post)

Talk here of Reform's demise is wishcasting: 1. Last year, Reform, Conservatives, and Labour were close to level-pegging. Now, Reform are 7-8% clear of them. These are FPTP elections, not PR. Wh… (View Post)

Labour governments have to live in the real world. Keir Starmer has come to power at a perilous time. This government is not Reform-lite. What it is, is not Corbynite. It’s not carrying out a program… (View Post)