If Starmer goes, it is surely not inconceivable that there is a general election in 2026 or 2027. Yes, there would need to be a decent leader bounce etc but a new leader might fancy their chances aga… (View Post)

Seems clear now that Starmer hopes to draw a line. The problem is, he cant. We’ve got all of the vetting documents to be released yet, and I think he’s swerved the “buck stops with me” rule one too m… (View Post)

But I thought everyone fell for Mandelson’s lies, so there’s no need for anyone to go, right? (View Post)

It would be quite something for a governing party to parachute into the PM role someone elected in 2024 whose only government experience is being a junior minister. Weirder things have happened, but … (View Post)

The problem is, as much as there is always an element of "wise after the event" about these things, it was a clanger of a mistake. The appointment is only one small part of this though. The… (View Post)