On topic, whilst they've been a little unlucky with where by-elections have taken place, it really is amazing that Labour have only had one gain in the 12 years the Tories have been in office, w… (View Post)

There's a lot of misunderstanding about Ofcom for at least a couple of reasons. Firstly, the most newsworthy aspects of its work are not the most important. So it hits the headlines if there… (View Post)

I don't really think that's true. If you simply wanted to channel a few quid to an ex-politician, you could easily do that without a speaking engagement, and derive some benefit from it. He… (View Post)

People aren't paying for the thrilling oratory. They are paying for the networking, the access, the "as I was saying to Boris only the other day..." Not my scene, I agree. But there�… (View Post)

True - but it's not ridiculous to base assessment of risk on the most recent by-election in a Conservative held seat (ignoring Southend, which wasn't contested by any serious opponents). I&… (View Post)