That's probably always been the case - those who have more should pay more. Proponents of flat taxes argue for simplicity but if everyone paid 25% income tax we know who the winners would be. The big… (View Post)

Interesting talking about "the Hindu vote". In East Ham, as a whole, there are a lot of Hindus but the seat is solidly Labour (to a point). In my part of East Ham, Wall End, we have an even… (View Post)

Morning all :) Sad news to start the day. I met @Cyclefree at a PB drinks gathering many moons ago - she could more than hold her own in the cut and thrust of debate. Good luck and look after yoursel… (View Post)

Imagine after 14 years of Labour Government, the Conservatives had won a landslide last July. They'd have been faced with all the same problems Starmer and Reeves have faced starting with Southport. … (View Post)

That's a bit over dramatic. We're moving into the "silly season" - we didn't have one last year because we were in an election but this year we will. I supect both Badenoch and Starmer will… (View Post)