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Probably quite a lot of credit owed to Julian Smith, much more effective than the hapless Karen Bradley who was viewed with contempt by all sides in NI. (View Post)

Seems reminiscent of the failed Lib Dem "Decapitation Strategy" against Michael Howard in 2005. Voters like being represented by party leaders, plus they attract extra protest candidates wh… (View Post)

Clarke's reputation seems to have grown largely since he left the Conservative front bench, a lot of people praising him now had little time for him as Health Secretary or Chancellor. (View Post)

If the EU genuinely wanted the deal to pass they could have ruled out any further extension at the last summit. (View Post)

I never understood why he didn't repeal the FTPA immediately after the 2015 election. Its only purpose was to make sure the Con-Lib Dem Coalition lasted a full term but once he got a majority why wou… (View Post)