Crick also notes the interesting situation over the potential Tory candidate. Tamworth Tories have already selected Eddie Hughes as their General Election candidate. But his current job is a problem … (View Post)

It seems to me that Starmer recognises the point raised by OGH. His reshuffle and recent policy shifts are all aimed at shifting voters from the DK/Won't column to Labour. The alternative strate… (View Post)

People forget that, for all the "Things Can Only Get Better" collective memory of 1997, turnout was down more than 6% on the previous election. It then slipped substantially again in 2001. … (View Post)

I think it's a good portrait. It captures the sense (a bit literally but still) of the office of PM hanging heavily on her shoulders. Which is true of her FAR more than either her immediate pred… (View Post)

I don't think this will be what HMT were approving, as that's not the order of how things happen. As I understand it, the DoE will have bid to accelerate the programme from 50 per year to 2… (View Post)