The end of the Keir show is getting closer

The end of the Keir show is getting closer

This evening several media outlets have published an exclusive (sic) story about how Andy Burnham is planning on becoming an MP so he can succeed Sir Keir Starmer, The Sunday Times report Allies of Burnham, a former health secretary, are understood to have canvassed support from members of the Socialist Campaign Group of Labour MPs, which includes Burgon, Diane Abbott and John McDonnell. Clive Lewis, who offered last month to give up his Norwich South seat to Burnham, is also…

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We need to talk about the size of Nigel Farage’s membership

We need to talk about the size of Nigel Farage’s membership

I know a lot of attention will be focussed on Reform now having the most members but for me the most interesting thing is that Labour’s membership has cratered. But opponents of Reform shouldn’t get too disheartened, Labour under Jeremy Corbyn saw Labour membership increase to over 500,000 but it still didn’t stop Labour getting beaten in two general elections under Corbyn, size isn’t important, it’s what you do with it that counts, Nigel. TSE

If you have a spare half a million pounds this may interest you

If you have a spare half a million pounds this may interest you

Please note this thread does not constitute investment advice, please consult your own financial adviser before making any investment decisions relating to this article, the value of your investments can go up as well as down. If Liz Truss and Robert Tchenguiz succeed in getting people to pay £500,000 each to be a founding member then perhaps I have misunderestimated the appeal and popularity of Liz Truss. TSE

Si vis pacem, para bellum

Si vis pacem, para bellum

I never thought I would live in a world that America would be a risk to the West but that’s where we are now. As PBer Boulay noted on the previous thread ‘I saw [the plan to pull Italy, Austria, Poland, and Hungary away from the EU] earlier with an accompanying map and it was stark how by trying to disrupt Poland, Austria and Hungary it creates a very helpful buffer for Russia to try and spread its tentacles westwards.’…

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Meanwhile in America

Meanwhile in America

Next year one of the major political betting markets will the be the American midterms and last night’s results do indicate it will be a humiliating night for the Republicans but a lot can happen in a year but if Trump keeps on denying the cost of living crisis then I suspect it will get worse for the Republicans. TSE