At the time of going to pixel, the bookies think it’s more likely than not that Starmer will be booted from Number 10 this year. Odds have shortened to 1/3 at one high street book, with most of the ring between 2/5 and 1/2. An implied 67–75% chance he’s out by Christmas at the very latest…
Always follow the money. Although if you happen to be a sitting Member of Parliament, think twice about putting a few quid down. Betting on politics has caused trouble before…
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.”