Yes re Badenoch, but how much of that is down to her and how much is down to a realignment that was happening anyway? I remain deeply skeptical that anyone else would have done any better right now, … (View Post)

I think I’ll miss the early declarations. A shame as the build-up, rumours and first results are often the most exciting moments but with the results so spread out this year I can’t really justify st… (View Post)

I don’t think there will be a Tory/Reform alliance now that Reform is headed up with characters like Braverman and Jenrick who, let’s not forget, defected so as to cause the maximum damage to the Tor… (View Post)

All the more reason for Streeting to go for it now if he has the numbers. (View Post)

Cooper is exactly the sort of figure who could just get the crown by default if the other prospective candidates damage themselves. I think she’d be a mistake, because although she never comes across… (View Post)