How long will Liz Truss Survive?
The Prime Minister has only been in post a matter of weeks but already many both inside and outside her Party are asking the question. Will she survive.
Category: Political
Where do you start – what political week for the Tories?
I have set myself the target of writing this mini blog about once a week to catch up on the main headlines and themes of the week. It is almost … Continue reading Where do you start – what political week for the Tories?
Back from Party Conference – is Labour serious about winning.
It seems a long time ago that I found myself at a Labour Party political conference. I have never been a serial attendee. As an MP it was a bit of a busman’s holiday, but necessary to keep in touch with the Party.
We are now in the Trussonomics experiment – the Chancellor is gambling on the failed dogma of trickle down economics.
We knew what was coming at the ‘Mini-Budget’ yesterday. Despite a hiatus in politics for the death and mourning of the Queen the Budget was well trailed. From the Bankers Bonus cap being lifted to the reversal in NI (which they all voted for a few months ago) it was all there in plain sight. Yes of course there were a few ‘surprises’ as any Chancellor feels they need up their sleeve. The early cut in income tax and the 45p higher rate amongst them. But they were all part of the same narrative.
Angry, Depressed, Fearful or hopeful
I have become a a big fan of the Rest is Politics Podcast with Alistair Campbell and Rory Stewart. As they continually top the Podcast charts it appears I am … Continue reading Angry, Depressed, Fearful or hopeful
This isn’t normal!
If you haven’t watched Emily Maitlis deliver her speech to the Edinburgh TV Festival here is the link to the full text. It is worth a few minutes of your … Continue reading This isn’t normal!
Summer Silly Season Suspended for 2022 as harsh reality bites.
August is traditionally known as the Silly Season in Fleet Street. Its the annual jamboree of silly stories made up by journalists when Parliament is in recess and the country … Continue reading Summer Silly Season Suspended for 2022 as harsh reality bites.
Labour takes biggest poll lead in ten years as cost of living crisis bites | News | The Times
Labour hold their biggest poll lead over the Conservatives for almost ten years amid mass dissatisfaction with the government’s handling of the cost of living.A YouGov poll for The Times … Continue reading Labour takes biggest poll lead in ten years as cost of living crisis bites | News | The Times
View from the Margins 