This morning Sadiq Khan and Charlie Falconer backed decriminalisation of cannabis possession. Rayner was asked if she supported them and said “no, that’s not the government position and we’re not going to be changing our policy there.” She was asked if she had ever taken drugs herself:
“I’ve taken paracetamol, codeine and all sorts, yes.”
Co-conspirators will remember Starmer’s history with LSD…
Speaking at his speech on how to achieve “progressive capitalism” Wes Streeting fired a dig and Andy Burnham:
“Bond markets are not bond villains and fiscal rules matter.”