On the Corbyn resignation thing, I think McDonnell is just stating the obvious. The reason it's news is because some people had convinced themselves Corbyn wanted to stay leader for ever. If the… (View Post)

"I will be a very different kind of prime minister, one who is prepared to limit my own power in the public interest. So that’s why a Labour government will introduce a War Powers Bill to ensure… (View Post)

Long campaign I reckon. Last time Labour did steadily better as the campaign went on. Plus during the campaign period there are broadcast impartiality rules which means Labour gets more of a chance t… (View Post)

Agree with this. He wanted to be prime minister, and when that became unlikely, decided to quit. Same with David Miliband really. (View Post)

That extinction rebellion video is pretty funny. It may also end up getting them more publicity than the original stunt would have done! (View Post)