The timing is an interesting factor here. I agree that Streeting gains little from delaying. On the other hand, if Starmer decides to resign with a transition period it’s not inconceivable that a tim… (View Post)

There is lots of spin coming out now and I’m taking little at face value. Lots of briefing and counter-briefing, I expect. Im taking everything about people running vs not running, having the numbers… (View Post)

I maintain that this saga of trying to get into parliament will end up damaging Burnham if this relentless briefing/focus on machinations continues. (View Post)

I understand why voters are reacting as they are. Labours failure in office has been the straw that broke the camel’s back - repeated votes for mainstream parties haven’t led people to feel they are … (View Post)

In what, given the massive downer I have on the government, might come as a surprise, I think I actually will be voting for Labour on Thursday. Here it’s a battle between Labour and Green, I suspect,… (View Post)