The Labour vote was unchanged in both by-elections, whereas the Tory vote was down 65-70%. Plainly it makes sense to focus on winning back those who sat on their hands. (View Post)

IHT is far more unpopular than it ought to be. IMHO, the government should uprate personal allowances with inflation. (View Post)

I wonder if there’s something in the human brain that predisposes us to loathe Jews. Occasionally, I’ve found myself thinking nasty thoughts, before the rational part of my brain kicks in and says, “… (View Post)

Although I think Mr. Yousaf’s political record is a poor one, I have immense sympathy for the awful predicament he is in, right now. A real black swan event. (View Post)

What’s telling is that within hours of news of the attacks by Hamas, well before any Israeli retaliation, large numbers of people were out demonstrating - against Israel. That can only be explained b… (View Post)