Isn't 2017 rather unusual because it was a very early election called by a PM who did, in fact, have a majority? So she went to the country unnecessarily to capitalise on what was seen as Labour… (View Post)

I don't think Sunak will be allowed to meet the people in any real sense by his campaign team. He just isn't good at that at all. (View Post)

Today was a real indication of his inflexibility problem. Making a lame joke acknowledging it was pissing it down is pretty basic stuff. That he pretended it wasn't happening was dreadful, but t… (View Post)

Simply not how the cab rank system works. What they can't do is refuse a case if they are available and fairly remunerated. But an in demand silk is entirely able to charge high fees - far highe… (View Post)

Based on the last couple of Tory leaders, he'd need to be substantially shorter, yes. I'll get my coat. In much the same way that Sunak might have been well advised to get his. (View Post)