Very interesting figures. It tallies with my sense earlier on that people think he looks like a prime minister, whereas Corbyn and Miliband didn't. (View Post)

The tabloids know they are a large part of the reason themselves, and so these two people moving further outside their orbit represents a sort of loss of control for them. I've rarely seen a bet… (View Post)

Somoeone mentioned Turkey as an alternative - the prospects for women are much worse there. (View Post)

This isn't his future manifesto, however, just him establishing his past credentials. Some Momentum-linked figures are inaccurately claiming he abstained on welfare cuts, for instance, so, partl… (View Post)

We musn't underestimate the appeal of image in politics. To many people Starmer looks far more familiarly and typically prime ministerial, like Blair or Cameron, than Miliband or Corbyn. (View Post)