Unfortunately it's not true that no-one wants to replicate the American system elsewhere. The companies that run it, and their shareholders would love to do so, and they have plenty of money for… (View Post)

Have just read Dunt's book "How Westminster Works... and Why It Doesn't" , which is much more politically impartial than you might expect from his Twitter feed. It's a review… (View Post)

LDs will be philosophical about mid beds, but in Tamworth, 6th on 1.6% behind 3 fascist parties is a bit grim. As is a fascist vote of over 9% (View Post)

I think it's not just the base. There are a few categories where it's helpful for the tories, but the one where they gain by this is tradesmen ("White Van Man"), - your stereotypi… (View Post)

A valid consideration. When I was in secondary school,the first couple of years were spent in decrepit portacabins. While bored waiting for the teacher to turn up, a staple entertainment was picking … (View Post)