The thing that stands out in that graph is how stable the RefCon vote is. And, by subtraction, how flat the LLG total has been. It's all about the efficiency within the blocks. (View Post)

Optimism is a potent thing in politics. Blair has it, Boris had it. It's part of Polanski's appeal. Optimism grounded in reality would be better; BoJo's problem in government was that … (View Post)

MPs probably prefer Cleverly. The electorate probably prefers Cleverly. But neither of them will be decisive. Unless Energetic Bob comes third with MPs, the membership will have the chance to make hi… (View Post)

I think it's a question of distance, and SEND schools being a long distance apart; Children of compulsory school age qualify for free school transport if they go to their nearest suitable school… (View Post)

There do seem to be moves to reverse that- a new SEND school has just got approval to open down the road from me. And reduced transport costs are part of how it's being sold to the public. But y… (View Post)