Small national swings can mask larger swings at constituency levels. The LDs could drop further back in some seats yet gain seats from the Conservatives if the latter's vote doesn't increase markedly… (View Post)

I used to enjoy Liberal Assemblies and LD Conferences in my politically active days. Have fun. (View Post)

On topic, the first Party Conference after a General Election is or can be a non event. For the victors, it becomes a celebration, for the losers, a wake. The LD Conference kicks off in Brighton toda… (View Post)

Late morning all :) Glorious start here in East London. To irritate everyone even further, I'll offer my thoughts on today's big races at Doncaster and Leopardstown. On Town Moor, I've backed YOU GOT… (View Post)

The main financial change I have observed in the last 25-30 years has been the decline of cheques. I used to write a lot of cheques on a monthly basis but haven't written one in five years. The adven… (View Post)