April 2017 - The Greater Fool

Want to help Labour campaign? Here are top 50 marginals where you’re needed

Posted on 30 April 201720 June 2017 by Paul Smyth

The SKWAWKBOX A number of people have contacted the SKWAWKBOX to ask where they can best invest their time and effort to help Labour win the General Election. Below is a list of the 50 tightest marginal seats, along with the 2015 winning margin, who won and the total electorate. In each of these, help to attack – or defend – the seat is vital. Pick one or more within reasonable reach and dive in….

I’ve just told the Conservative director of campaigning to jog on

Posted on 25 April 201720 June 2017 by Paul Smyth

Politics and Insights I have just been given an award for Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP). Not sure how much I will get towards my rent as the award notice doesn’t make much sense, but I got it after sending in my medical evidence recently. It means I get to keep a roof over my head for a bit longer, anyway. It’s very very difficult to get DHP now, as it has been made highly conditional,…

Bolton voters show Theresa May in no uncertain terms what they think of her

Posted on 19 April 201720 June 2017 by Paul Smyth

Pride’s Purge Theresa May has had a disastrous start to her election campaign. Her first stop today in Bolton left locals somewhat unimpressed after the Prime Minister chose to make her entrance by landing by helicopter on a golf course. The bungling PM then refused to take or answer questions from local voters or reporters. And finally, as she whizzed by in her chauffeur-driven car back to her helicopter, a motorcycle policeman in her extensive escort had to have…

The PLP Plotters Are Hoping Compromise Will Be The Downfall Of Corbyn: Let’s Disappoint Them Again!

Posted on 7 April 201720 June 2017 by Paul Smyth

Turning the Tide When we elected Jeremy, in many ways we were handing him a poisoned chalice because he was always going to have to compromise sometimes, which had the potential of losing him support amongst the people who voted him in twice. Only on the back benches could he remain ever true to himself and his principles. We need to make sure we only call it out when it genuinely is a case of…