Only the wasteful bits. So pensions, healthcare and border security are safe. Everything else, though... (The polling on how people think the government spends money, compared with how it actually sp… (View Post)

Also, the basic state pension for 2024/5 (so this year) is £900 higher than the one for 2023/4. That increase was well above inflation. (View Post)

Look at it the other way, though. Who is missing from the shadow cabinet who is a) a current MP, b) willing to serve and c) notably better? (View Post)

The big advantage this shadow cabinet has is that it mostly passes the "we told you to sling your hooks" test. Even someone like Mel Stride is a relatively fresh face to the electorate. The… (View Post)

That Shadow Cabinet in full: Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer: Mel Stride MP Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs: Dame Priti Patel MP Shadow Home Secretary: … (View Post)