Powerful piece. Difficult decisions for the govt certainly. Personally I agree we should keep supporting the sector. It might be an idea to start considering concessionary loans rather than grants? B… (View Post)

I'm a bit lost as to why everyone on here is so upset about this one. They are being slow to pay out, I don't think that's particularly unusual? Betdaq have very few politics markets a… (View Post)

This is quite the story you've developed. It is a bit simpler to believe that the 3 departments that complained about her, the numerous civil servants who didn't have a problem working for … (View Post)

She's much more than a human shield - you've misjudged her. She's ambitious for the top job - I think that's clear. She knows how to rile up the Tory base. Being found guilty of b… (View Post)

What's striking to me is Johnson a) brought Patel back into govt and b) has shown loyalty to her c) she isn't one of his usual Oxbridge/connected gang. (View Post)