Quote of the day

  • In politics, guts is all.

    Barbara Castle





Gauge Opinion Blog

  • Situation Report
    Working for a former Deputy Assistant Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police you quickly realise that reports need to be short, sharp and precise...
  • The Dark Arts: Rugby and Politics

    My life at the moment is a combination of rugby and politics. Playing at the weekends for Warlingham 4th XV and...
  • Nose Empathy
    Fellow nose op sufferer Ed Miliband at PMQ's
    but its Ed Balls who makes the most impact
    I’ve been feeling a bit...
  • Complex Attacks and Complex Politics
    ‘What is a complex attack?’ was the question I asked the Scouse ex-squadie running the Hostile Environment Training that I was sent on before my...