Some manifestos are designed to get votes. Some manifestos are designed to be put into practice. The problem arises when those designed to get votes have to be put into practice. (View Post)

No sensible folk in the north or white van men in the south ? In reality the Conservatives need to make gains from various groups in various parts of the country. (View Post)

I especially like Declan's comment as it elucidates, with much better writing, things I have been thinking of. My equivalent was: The first three lessons the Conservatives need to learn: 1) Personal … (View Post)

For those PBers who haven't read Declan's earlier comment here it is: Everyone Conservative MP should have to read it and every Conservative wannabe leader should have to give their thoughts on it. (View Post)

I expect Farage and Tice are only 'free market' when it comes to increasing profits and cutting taxes (on themselves). As we have seen many of the loudest supporters of 'free markets' are happy to na… (View Post)