Agree on your point about Labour. Also note that Labour have clearly put some work in anticipating a by-election. After poor local elections there in 2022, they were strong in 2023: Labour 8 (+7), Co… (View Post)

He's an engaging fellow, and wasn't a bad junior minister. It's a shame he never got his chance to cut his teeth on a Government department. But there are two key points. Firstly, he&#… (View Post)

The lycra-clad boys and girls are regularly cruising at 20mph on the flat (let alone downhill). I'm a leisure cyclist who'd typically be around 15mph on the flat. At that speed, I'm pr… (View Post)

Sounds like Chris Pincher has lost his appeal against Commons suspension, triggering a recall petition in Tamworth. Wonder if there may be pressure on him to resign quickly to tie in with other by-el… (View Post)

Ultimately, Britain faced a simple and inescapable choice - stability and strong Government with David Cameron, or chaos with Ed Miliband. And the electorate is never wrong. (View Post)