He is the very definition of a careerist. I have never been particularly convinced of his character but he was the one who seemed to offer a bit of hope that he might have a bit more substance, at th… (View Post)

On topic, Burnhams intervention seemed very misjudged and so it has proven. Although I am sure Labour MPs are getting very nervous and angry behind the scenes right now, it will take a fair bit yet f… (View Post)

Starmer isn’t getting majority support for a policy on day one, that has shown high levels of hypothetical support previously. I think he has entered the “everything he touches turns to sh*t” stage o… (View Post)

I am getting the feeling this wasn’t sufficiently stress tested/focus grouped. Indeed, I’m not even sure if it was. I think Mahmood and Starmer were desperate for some “tough on border security” anno… (View Post)

I am biased against the policy anyway. But it is starting to feel like this was a misstep. I concede that these policies can poll well (though I do often wonder how superficial that backing is). But … (View Post)