Short answer, no. Most people were reasonably content as long as the economy delivered - you can get away with a lot if you are delivering growth and prosperity, if people feel they are better off an… (View Post)

Morning all :) Two thoughts this morning - first, as Chris Mason accurately states, it's a lose-lose for Starmer over Rayner. Does his political (and personal) need to keep her in Cabinet outweight t… (View Post)

I don't think there's anything to "explain" though I note the inference. It's a local by-election, the only one of the week and we know Reform put a lot of effort into the seat. We also kno… (View Post)

Probably not on most people's radar with everything else going on but the delay of the Budget to November 26th has left horse racing's "strike" next Wednesday (the spectacle of horse race t… (View Post)

Had a very pleasant pub lunch with sister-in-law Stodge and nephew Stodge who is going to York next week to study commercial law. Now, I'm aware some would have me believe the best he can hope for is… (View Post)