On thread: There is also some value in backing a June/July election for reasons other than that Sunak might have his hand forced or throw in the towel. Specifically, energy price base effects mean th… (View Post)

Using Corbyn's 2019 electoral catastrophe as a benchmark to identify the best challenger to the Conservatives is not to be recommended in the changed circumstances of 2024. The LDs should acknowledge… (View Post)

True. I've just seen a pretty vitriolic Green Party leaflet from a candidate standing in the local elections around here. A4 folded twice to 6 separate sections. Of these: - 3 sections all about Gaza… (View Post)

Until about 2018 there weren't any boats, because until then a returns agreement for illegal arrivals was in place within the EU and still applied to the UK. Those trying to arrive on boats knew that… (View Post)

Chris Barrie is on manoeuvres for the party leadership. I came across him a few days ago on TV, sucking up to Lord Coe in a leisure centre.... (View Post)