As Robert Jenrick (now ex-Tory) joins ReformUK, the sorts of Tories joining Nigel Farage's company (pretending to be a political party) is further indication of what we might expect from a ReformUK administration. The one advantage of these Tories joining Reform is that they have a clear track record in Govt. on which to judge them on; no deflecting saying we'll have to wait to see what they'll to in Govt.; these ex-Tories have been in Govt. and yes, we know all what they did! #politics

Rob Ford (UManchester) predicts a Green surge, suggesting 'Starmer may soon be given a stark reminder of what Nye Bevan warned could happen to those who stay in the middle of the road. They get run down'! Local elections may produce a major swing to the GPEW under Zac Polanski, and then the challenge will be for him/them to establish this as a basis for convincing voters they can win a general election (or at least be 'king-makers'). The (Green) game is on. #Greens

The Observer

Greens look set to clean up as Labour switchers move left

Labour voters liked the insurgent party even before the arrival of their new leader. As local elections approach, Zack Polanski appears ready to br...