Immigration will surely fall compared to recent peak but I doubt that will help Labour much. People's perceptions of immigration (and public services) are the key thing. (View Post)

I think perhaps there's a chance to raise pensions by X%, but then delink from the locks. I'd keep inflation. Then when people say you are cutting pensions, you can respond - we are increasing them b… (View Post)

I think all the 'work' is kinda optional no? You don't *have* to do anything... (View Post)

A hiring freeze would make very little difference to the budget, but would substantially damage effectiveness. It's lazy management. If you want to reduce headcount, choose who you want to keep and r… (View Post)

Govts get the blame. Suspect numbers are so low in part because Lab supporters also feel gloomy thanks to Trump. The saving grace for Labour might be recent memories of Tory incompetence... (View Post)