This is a sensible decision and the Tories should follow suit. A large part of what cratered the Tories last time was the fact that, post-Boris, they decided their priority was appealing to members (… (View Post)

Per my comment last night, I am far from convinced that people want Starmer to be telling them everything is terrible. They can see the state the country is in. They need a bit of reassurance that La… (View Post)

Re the first paragraph, all true. But did Starmer do enough to lay the ground for the hard truths people needed to hear? I am doubtful. I agree that governments can afford hits to their popularity ea… (View Post)

I’m really not convinced they’re getting the messaging right. (View Post)

1984 was of course inspired by totalitarian socialism. In its narrow application, comparisons are of course overblown, because we do not live under a totalitarian regime. However, it is undeniable th… (View Post)