It's funny because my memory of Blair is he did the opposite. He was all about being modern not old fashioned, did loads for (then) woke issues like gay rights, hate crimes, set up equalities co… (View Post)

The costs of coronavirus would still have existed whether we had a compulsory or voluntary lockdown. What would have made a difference is getting on top of the virus earlier and hopefully we will do … (View Post)

In some constituencies it's unclear who to vote for if you just want to get rid of the incumbent. That to me is a pretty clear drawback of FPTP. (View Post)

Not tempted by the bets but thanks for the header. I think AOC highly electable. She's articulate and authentic (back story of tending bar is solid american dream). She's the one candidate … (View Post)

I think you've misunderstood the piece - I'm very clear that voters would be happy to cut the aid budget. The issue is that MPs may have a different view. We won't know until its crunc… (View Post)