Archive - The Debatable Land

Explaining the Inexplicable

Joe Biden must take much of the blame for Donald Trump's return to power

Nov 12 •

September 2024

Heaven knows we're miserable now

A modest case for optimism and for giving Keir Starmer's government a chance

Sep 9 •

July 2024

June 2024

May 2024

The Conservatives Have Already Given Up

The Tory campaign only makes sense if you understand it is not actually about winning the election.

May 27 •

Ask me anything: general election edition

You provide the questions; I try and offer the answers

May 26 •

The General Election in Scotland: A Primer

Some things to look out for and some other things to bear in mind

May 24 •

Rishi Sunak announces his departure date

Small election in Britain; many Tory dead

May 22 •

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