The problem is that Starmer has never inspired loyalty or devotion in any part of his party, really. He was there as the best on offer at the time - someone who sounded and looked more serious and mo… (View Post)

I think Starmer’s tendency to look to blame anyone but himself for pretty much everything (and fail to really sell it) is a quality that hasn’t stood him in good stead for leadership. All politicians… (View Post)

Gosh, that’s just reinforced the paucity of talent in Labour for me, I’m afraid (not that any of the other parties look better). It’s hard to see beyond Streeting and Rayner for very good reasons. Th… (View Post)

This is reminding me of the latter days of Brown as the iceberg steadily approached and all the Labour MPs were briefing he was doomed, done for, they needed to change their leader, it was hopeless, … (View Post)

I think he’s done more or less what he needs to for now. The “sorry” was essentially enough to avoid an immediate revolt. The issue is he has (a) PMQs next week where if Badenoch actually manages to … (View Post)