Our couragious PM has contrived to prevent a serious rival to his 'leadership' standing for parliament: https://stratfordobserver.co.uk/news/st ... ews-60012/

Hopefully, the inept excuse of a man is now finished.

Burnham knew exactly what he was doing; he put Starmer in a no-win situation.

Things are about to get very interesting. Get the popcorn in.

THere's definitely some interesting times ahead.

Jesus, I thought the Tories were the kings of corruption & sleaze, but Labour have been running away with it for years: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... elson.html

Many of us can remember the Labour Sleaze from the late 60s/early 70s. Unfortunately, few parties are without corruption.

I personally think that it is the opportunity to improve one's own finances that encourages many into politics.

I've personally known several politicians; they always come out of politics far richer than they went in!

Over the years, I've been asked many times why I won't enter politics. My answer has always been the same. "Because I have personal integrity, and I'm basically honest!"

Self interest seems to have been a recurring theme over the years. It says a lot that the only vote ALL MPs turn up to is the one where they give themselves a fat pay rise.

Spot on!

The Commons' Speaker has had to have words with the Spineless Wonder about answering questions: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... tions.html

I contacted my (Labour) MP about this a couple of weeks ago. The ignorant woman didn't even acknowledge my email, never mind reply to it. I do hope she doesn't canvass around here in the near future!