Michael McManus uses the theatre to explore the potential for an anti-immigrant party to break away not from the Tories, but from Labour.
Plus: A telling speech by George Osborne, the pleasing election of Philip Davies. Reading the Morning Star, just for a laugh. And: Andy Carroll walks on water.
Their falling-out is an open wound that risks infection.
A reminder that most constituencies are not Richmond Park, and most voters are not Continuity Remainers.
Only in a place or time where you hadn’t witnessed the effects on people of a lack of choice might you be willing to countenance it yourself.
The Consultant Paediatrician won out from a shortlist composed entirely of local candidates.
Local Party members haven’t yet been told the names on the shortlist.
Sleaford and North Hykeham is not Richmond Park. It voted 61.5 per cent Leave in June, and 72 per cent either Tory or UKIP last year.
The by-election is a huge opportunity for our party. We should select someone equipped to pick up crucial votes from Labour and UKIP.