I don’t actually have a problem with the government seeking to, over time, phase out smoking. I’m an ex smoker myself, and I have little love of the habit. There is however a proportionate and measur… (View Post)

There were a couple of phone ins on LBC like that the other day. People can pay more in tax and they should pay more in tax, but those people aren’t the dear caller, oh no, it’s some other nebulous g… (View Post)

I think Starmer will lead Labour into 2029 come what may (well, save a voluntary exit or illness). Not only do the party have a bit of an aversion to forcing leaders out (though given the bonkers pre… (View Post)

I think it’s very possible that a lot of the electorate will have a “I voted for a Labour government but I wasn’t expecting this kind of Labour government” moment in the coming months. Whether that w… (View Post)

The fact that they are already defaulting to shifty “err/umm” party line speak when being interviewed is not great for a government less than 2 months old. (View Post)