aka ‘Why did we have a referendum and why did Leave win?’ “ 3. “We thought the numbers were going to be tiny” In 2004 Labour had made a seminal decision that would both contribute towards it losing i… (View Post)

… Sorry, I know you’re pushing the ‘mustn’t grumble’ thing, but it doesn’t work when used about millions of people voting for change. (View Post)

Something like 2/3s of seats voted Leave. I think that’s why, in 2019, Labour got the same kind of vote share, slightly better even, as 10 & 15, yet got fewer seats. Structurally Brexit has perha… (View Post)

I heartily agree with the header; it would be very strange, given historical trends, if the Tories didn’t win most seats and a majority given the current state of play. Of course something extraordin… (View Post)

Sir Keir neck & neck with Boris on disapprovals Keir Starmer Approval Rating (29 Aug): Approve: 23% (–) Disapprove: 40% (-1) Net: -17% (+1) Second lowest net approval rating for Starmer that we h… (View Post)