Doesn't that just hasten the problem? Is it better to remain and fight/subvert from within or resign on principle letting a lackey in behind?

So where was it?

Healthcare, water, electricity, defence.

You don't need guns and you do need healthcare. Priorities.

and still sure he was right about austerity and that it was just done wrong. He's a remarkable man...

there's got to be more to come from the Louise Haigh's resignation. Seems way too minor on its own to prompt this insta-resignation.

She was actually doing really rather well until that point - trying to get Starmer on recordon tax rises, in the way he once did to Johnson on partygate. Highlighting potential divisions with the chancellor. And then she grabbed the crayons and sneared them all over her face. Insane.

And she still did better than last week... It'll take her time to get into the role.

Took too long to bring the case

Isn't the point here about what's politically acceptable? Is that the Overton Window? Once this becomes law, the window shifts/widens (whatever analogy you like) so it's not just about parliamentary sovereignty but about shifting what's acceptable?

it's really shabby stuff isn't it?

Be nice

Morning Ian

Can we disagree politely?

Do it

That is super helpful

Pot noodle. Living the dream