Footnote 6 is really striking. Not sure how much relevance it has in an era where so many leading politicians simply don't hang around any more on leaving office, but it's still a sobering stat.
Agreed. The depth of experience just isn’t in the parties anymore, and ironically it’s the people who hate “professional politicians” who’ve got what they wanted good & hard.
Such a necessary point about not needing a fully detailed policy platform at this stage. The election won’t be held on the challenges of 2024. In four or five years’ time, the broad themes may be the same, and we need to understand a leader’s philosophical stance, but the circumstances will be totally different.
Footnote 6 is really striking. Not sure how much relevance it has in an era where so many leading politicians simply don't hang around any more on leaving office, but it's still a sobering stat.
Agreed. The depth of experience just isn’t in the parties anymore, and ironically it’s the people who hate “professional politicians” who’ve got what they wanted good & hard.
Such a necessary point about not needing a fully detailed policy platform at this stage. The election won’t be held on the challenges of 2024. In four or five years’ time, the broad themes may be the same, and we need to understand a leader’s philosophical stance, but the circumstances will be totally different.
Really entertaining (and interesting!) piece Tom. Thanks!
If they do the maddest thing available to them (for which they have form) they get Jenrick.
Good piece Tom
Do you think James Cleverly will lead the Conservatives into the next election? Will he stay in politics?