I want the Conservatives gone as much as anyone, but I recall my own statement many years ago which seemed rather apt at the time. In Bootle, everyone hates the Labour party and will never vote for t… (View Post)

That is why, these days, the PM doesn't resign to the Monarch. They agree to resign to the country (in a statement) but will stay on whilst the leadership campaign is run. A change without (even a sh… (View Post)

As you've already said, an extra tax free allowance for pensioners will sort that out. NI scrapped (Ers and Ees) Additional allowance of (say) 50% the PA for pensioners (so about £6k more). Income ta… (View Post)

Correct. Not being able to command a majority would be MORE of a reason for a GE, not less. Ismael has set it out better than I. The Lascelles principles apply, and therefore if Truss went for it, KC… (View Post)

None. I was running with a hypothetical asked by BenPointer. Truss won't call a GE this month. It won't happen. I don't bet (ever) but I'd feel safe putting my house on her not calling a GE because t… (View Post)