Gavin Barwell’s new Tory wet influence operation Prosper UK has within weeks of its launch resorted asking supporters for money. A mailshot went out yesterday:
“There is real appetite for serious, pro-growth politics focused on solutions, not noise. Our research shows 7 million centre and centre-right voters feel unrepresented in today’s political debate.
But you will know building a credible, organised voice for them requires sustained effort. We are expanding grassroots engagement, strengthening our policy work, and taking this conversation beyond Westminster. If you believe this work matters, consider a monthly contribution of £10. Long-term change requires long-term backing.”
It turns out not even credulous FT write-ups can generate hard cash to convert the Tories into the LibDems…
Lucy Powell on LBC, asked by Tom Swarbrick for her reaction to Labour MP Samantha Niblett’s call for a ‘summer of sex’ debate in Parliament: “I personally don’t own any sex toys, but each to their own… I’m not really sure that’s the right place for it, no.”