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)

Why on earth should we "focus our efforts" on anything? If Canada want to retain the Queen as titular head of state, that's fine. If they want to move to another approach, that's … (View Post)

Doubling down like Dorries/Rees-Mogg or disavowing what the PM said are not the only two options. Questions of that nature can always be dodged ("I'm sure you in the Westminster bubble find… (View Post)