On more parochial matters, shoplifting is as much a problem in East London as anywhere else though more at the big national chains than the local family-run shops who have two or three big cousins on… (View Post)

As a complete aside, did anyone notice the Democrat Party win in Omaha, Nebraska earlier this week? The Mayor of Omaha, a Republican, one Jean Stothert, bidding for her fourth term having won her las… (View Post)

I'm afraid that's how local Government operates and it doesn't really matter who is in charge. Too much of it is about understanding the cost of everything and the value of nothing - the embodiment o… (View Post)

Put the numbers into Electoral Calculus (as you do with every other poll) and see how "relieved" Kemi will be feeling. (View Post)

Morning all :) Far too early in the electoral cycle to be confident about any prediction. I can see a route to 95 seats for the LDs but after that it becomes more difficult. Yes, they and Reform will… (View Post)