Most of us have no experience living under a repressive or oppressive Government. We imagine it’s a state of perpetual fear and terror but as we know such regimes come in a number of flavours and all… (View Post)

Afternoon all :smile: In rural Derbyshire, conflict in the Middle East seems a million miles away and those enjoying their lunch in Belper seemed unperturbed by events. In my working life, I was once… (View Post)

Even at their respective zeniths, the Conservative and Labour parties didn't fight every single seat. No party had the resources then and none has now. If you aren't a presence in a seat, h… (View Post)

You mean, like the Conservatives? We are seeing the political fragmentation of the country into areas or regions where two or perhaps three parties have an interest and other parties are nowhere. The… (View Post)

Increased share for "I'm hearing that". Probably a swing to "Rumours on Twitter say". Doubtless a strong showing from "I've heard from the count that...". A de… (View Post)