Poor old @wooliedyed takes this politics thing far too seriously. What has Ed Davey got to lose by going out there and enjoying himself? Yes, I'm sure there are serious speeches given in key con… (View Post)

It will be interesting to see how those who end up on the wrong side of the GE result react. After 14 years in office, how will Conservatives react to defeat and opposition? There's a line betwe… (View Post)

Finding paper candidates for unwinnable seats is easy. Finding candidates for seats where they might win is more difficult. (View Post)

Evening all :) From the local news desk and the Open Newham blog - fun and games in Newham Labour following the departure of the former MP for West Ham, Lyn Brown, on Tuesday. Some rumours she wanted… (View Post)

Morning all :) Okay - we're back to the old schtick of the public sector not being productive enough. Look at the huge range of activities undertaken by, say, a County Council. Quite apart from … (View Post)