A stay of execution for Starmer not a reprieve.
The big political fuss in SW1 regarding the leadership of the Labour Party prior to the King’s Speech might have changed in tone but…
From Elsewhere: Reform’s true purpose could be to smash the bits of the state that have failed the people.
Another excellent and thought provoking piece from Pete North for today’s ‘From Elsewhere’ strand. I like Mr North drawing equivalence between Reform if they…
The ego has flounced. Jess Phillips resigns her ministerial position.
Jess Phillips the safeguarding minister who seemed to be reluctant to push for a national statutory inquiry into the scandal of the rape gangs…
The ‘Starmer-geddon’ cometh
The very talented Brian of London has put together a running leaderboard listing those Labour MP’s who are getting shaky over Starmer and who…
‘Gaza’ obsessed Green shows his true colours.
I’m coming more and more to the conclusion that the Green Party leader Zack Polanski doesn’t hold all the power cards in his party….
Quote of the Day 11th May 2026 – The Greens, a sump for all that is awful.
This is great. Completely agree. The Greens are a dustbin containing some of the worst people with the worst ideas in the country. Keeping…
Might Angela Rayner have at least one good point to commend her to be Labour leader?
It’s fair to say that Angela Rayner, an MP who could possibly become Labour party leader and therefore Prime Minister should Sir Kier Starmer…
After the fight, after the counts. Some thoughts on the 2026 UK local and regional elections.
On Thursday May 7th Britain had a series of elections, not a General Election of course, that’s not due until 2029, but elections for…
Weekend Movie – ‘Terror By Night’ (1946)
The character Sherlock Holmes and his companion Dr Watson have been played by numerous different actors across stage, screen and television. Many people, since…
VE Day
Although in the UK much media and public attention is being focused on the local council elections we must not forget that today is…
