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The betting market that reflects the mess Labour finds itself in

The betting market that reflects the mess Labour finds itself in

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2031 onwards is the favourite for when Labour will next form a majority government. Sometimes a betting market beautifully captures the political zeitgeist, and this market from William Hill eloquently expresses Labour’s current predicament with Jeremy Corbyn as leader, it’s not so much Labour are up a certain creek without a paddle, Labour are up that creek sans a canoe too. If I were forced to choose, I’d go for the 2031 onwards option, but I’m loathe to place bets for time periods…

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In safe hands? Whose finger is on the Article 50 button?

In safe hands? Whose finger is on the Article 50 button?

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Embed from Getty Images Alastair Meeks wonders whether the Royal Prerogative would really suffice “Who? Whom?” Lenin asked.  These are questions that confront the government and Parliament when determining who decides to pull the trigger to leave the EU: who is going to take control and who is going to be dictated to?  We are set for a constitutional power struggle to be fought in the courtroom and the next chapter unfolds next month. John Grisham would doubtless not start…

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Is George Osborne the answer to Brexit?

Is George Osborne the answer to Brexit?

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Embed from Getty Images   I didn’t think this would be a post I’d ever write. Anyone who’s followed my posts over the last three years will know I’m not exactly George Osborne’s biggest fan. I felt he turned from being a huge asset to the Conservatives in the opposition years into a Chancellor who cynically viewed his voters and supporters as mere chesspieces – only worthy of narrow tactical calculations that might advance his career – and his fellow…

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Corbyn and the boundary review: not the disaster for LAB that it is but an opportunity for the hard left

Corbyn and the boundary review: not the disaster for LAB that it is but an opportunity for the hard left

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Joff Wild is puzzled by the half-hearted response of Corbyn’s team. It’s as if they don’t care The only question from a Labour perspective about the result of the Parliamentary constituency review for England and Wales is just how bad it will be for the party. The most optimistic prognosis I saw was from Paul Waugh in the Huffington Post, who reported that under the new boundaries the Tories would lose 17 seats and Labour would lose 23. But probably…

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It’s time to take a Trump presidency seriously – it could happen

It’s time to take a Trump presidency seriously – it could happen

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This video appears to show Hillary Clinton falling after being taken unwell at a 9/11 memorial service in New York https://t.co/2H0LvuCm6d — Sky News (@SkyNews) September 11, 2016 Events this weekend remind us that the conditions are there for Trump to win says Keiran Pedley. The Clinton campaign needs to get back on the front foot and fast.   Whether you call it a stumble, collapse or storm in a teacup, Clinton’s apparent fainting as she left this weekend’s 9/11…

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5% of voters show they shouldn’t be allowed out of the house unsupervised or be left alone with sharp implements

5% of voters show they shouldn’t be allowed out of the house unsupervised or be left alone with sharp implements

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5% of voter shouldn't leave the house unsupervised @OpiniumResearch finds 5% of voters think Corbyn is right wing pic.twitter.com/1MiELCXEqz — TSE (@TSEofPB) September 11, 2016 Occasionally polling throws out a result that really does make you go wow. Today’s Opinium poll for the Social Market Foundation contains a doozy. 5% of voters think Jeremy Corbyn is right wing, channelling my inner Sheldon Cooper, whilst I subscribe to the “Many Worlds” theory which posits the existence of an infinite number of Jeremy…

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Meet the new boss – what TMay’s first 60 days tell us about how she’ll govern

Meet the new boss – what TMay’s first 60 days tell us about how she’ll govern

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Theresa May has now been Prime Minister for 60 days.  It’s never too soon to start forming judgements.  So what have we learned so far about our new Prime Minister?  Actually, rather a lot says Alastair Meeks. Her new slogan is her manifesto Theresa May’s conversion to grammar schools has attracted a lot of attention.  Her speech is worth reading because it sets out her philosophy. She delivered it in front of the slogan: “A country that works for everyone”…

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Meet Liam Fox, the 21st century Gerald Ratner

Meet Liam Fox, the 21st century Gerald Ratner

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This is the minister supposed to be prompting British business around the world https://t.co/vH1iYbLbRm — Jim Pickard ? (@PickardJE) September 10, 2016 Yes, Liam Fox really said UK business is too fat and lazy. Here's our exclusive transcript https://t.co/4DwsX7xrNo pic.twitter.com/vOKb9QFitE — The Times and The Sunday Times (@thetimes) September 10, 2016 The Guardian reports on a Times story Liam Fox, the international trade secretary, has been attacked by businesspeople and politicians for suggesting British executives would rather play golf rather…

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