[mattomac]

Indeed.

I think those approval ratings of Starmer might be a bit optimistic, but I'd expect to see an effect. And if Johnson's going to lose support anywhere, Tory Remainers, perhaps working in services, might be the place where he does. There are enough of them to swing elections in lots of places. They were largely kept on board by keeping out Jez and Johnson getting a deal. What if that deal goes to shit for their own industry?

Yup it’s probably the right area to target, I think all approval ratings are a bit skewered at the moment,I would say the parties aren’t particularly split, I don’t really buy the 11% Yougov had out if I’m honest.

Vaccine and end of lockdown has helped but I think they are small events unlikely to last too long in the minds of most. Be interesting once people actually reflect, though by then Johnson probably will be off.

[The Weeping Angel]

Not to my knowledge. The NIP are less a political party more a refuge for Corbynites their purpose is to attack and undermine Labour for the crime of having rejected Corbyn.

Yeah, I mean run as a Socialist candidate if you want. But some bollocks about devolution you hadn't thought of till 5 minutes ago? I don't really get why people like this can't just support the Greens.

Their founder lives in Brighton although he is from Durham. I saw an interview with him in the New Statesman in which he said he wants to provide a left-wing alternative to Labour and counter people's sterotype of the north which is presumably why their party's logo is a whippet and their slogan is "About bloody time".

[Tubby Isaacs]

Yeah, that guy's fair enough, though again I wonder what's wrong with the Greens and other socialists.

Thelma Walker looks like she's seeking a profile to hurt Starmer.