It certainly wasn't the "original toppling". A statue of General Wickham in Richmond, Virginia, was toppled the previous day and there may well have been others. Also, thank goodness y… (View Post)

Firstly, it probably did help his case - I expect he'd have got a month otherwise. Secondly, it sounds from the story as if he handed himself in because his father recognised him and told him to… (View Post)

OGH says, "What I find remarkable is how little the leader rating change is reflected in the voting figures." I agree and wonder how far that reflects the deep damage Corbyn did to the Labo… (View Post)

I think "the Biden of Biden running mate possibilities" is the perfect description. Biden was the default choice in a crowded field. He had flaws, but none of them appeared disqualifying. E… (View Post)

I think that's an odd test to set. Labour had leads (pretty big leads) immediately before Blair became leader, and it would have been startling if he hadn't had leads. When Cameron came in,… (View Post)