To clarify, Burnham's flawed choice was not so much choosing to be GM Mayor (which has worked well for him in terms of his reputation) but to continue rather than seeking a parliamentary seat pr… (View Post)

Utter nonsense from Hodges. His mother must be turning in her grave at what her son has become. Even if No 10 had done diddly squat, there was inevitably implied "pressure" on the FO in tha… (View Post)

On thread. Burnham and Rayner would indeed make a useful pairing to replace Starmer. But stark reality means that Burnham has to curb his ambition. There is no way for him to become an MP in time wit… (View Post)

You've missed out some of the highest hurdles. Burnham needs to: 1. Hope that none of his rivals triggers a contest in the wake of the locals OR that Starmer wins such a contest 2. Persuade an M… (View Post)

Note the nod-nod, wink-wink contrivance between the two parties favouring secession such that one sees an 8.8% fall in their regional vote in order that the other can boost their regional vote by 11.… (View Post)