But a lot of Republicans voted for LBJ in 1964 yet reverted to supporting Nixon in 1968 and 1972.Many Reagan Democrats voted for Clinton in 1992 and 1996.In the UK many Tories who voted Labour in 196… (View Post)

There is an interesting story - which I believe to be true - regarding thr crucial House of Commons Division which saw Callaghan's Government fall by a single vote. The SNP group of 11 MPs was commit… (View Post)

I totally agree. In my view he was a poor leader and got so many timing decisions disastrously wrong. First the failure to call an election for Autumn 78. Secondly it became clear almost a week ahead… (View Post)

There were no power strikes during the Winter of Discontent - they belong to the Heath Government and the 3-Day Week of late 73/early 74. The turmoil of Jan/Feb 1979 began with a Lorry Drivers' strik… (View Post)

With respect 38% is not 'low' - indeed it is a pretty good vote share particularly when account is taken of the 2015 earthquake in Scotland having knocked 2% from Labour's GB vote share.It would exce… (View Post)