I'm Spartacus! I've been frustrated with Starmer, but I broadly think he's been doing a good job without getting any credit for it. I think if he does stand down before the next electi… (View Post)

Great analysis. (View Post)

Fascinating polling. How Labour must regret some of the relatively small tax rises/benefits cuts that have trashed their reputation. (View Post)

Wise words. I think this scandal is a big blow to the right of the party in short term. A leadership contest now would have all contenders being asked what they knew about Mandelson. Doubtless there … (View Post)

Great header from Cyclefree. I don't share her pessimism though. Mandelson certainly seems to have been corrupt and perhaps worse. But the UK is not Italy. Of our recent former prime ministers (… (View Post)