More than an uptick when Major replaced Thatcher. Labour were fairly often recording double digit leads in her last couple of months (although some a bit tighter). The Tories went into the lead as so… (View Post)

Again I note that the 1997 election saw a significant fall in turnout compared with 1992. Landslides are partly about switchers... and partly about people choosing to sit on their hands. (View Post)

Almost certainly not. IPSA would ultimately decide, but paying a deposit to stand for election simply isn't part of the cost of running an MP's office. It's a cost of getting the job i… (View Post)

Yes. The Representation of the People Act simply says you forfeit your deposit if you poll less than a twentieth of the vote. It says nothing about "unless you win" or anything like that. N… (View Post)

Good luck with that. He's an extract from a lengthy Facebook post from him on a proposed crematorium: "I have always recognised the eventual benefits of a Crematorium facility to residents … (View Post)