Journalist and author, editor of The House. https://bsky.app/profile/franciselliott.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/franciselliott.bsky.social/post/3mehelclp5c2u@benshimshon.bsky.social the person that most clearly saw this error was a very senior figure in the Tory campaign. Told me 'yeah they are going to win but they're making a terrible mistake on tax in particular'09 Feb 2026 21:15 +0000at://did:plc:6etm5rx2bssfq3dgssu7hfpd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mehelclp5c2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/franciselliott.bsky.social/post/3megb53turs2sThe trouble with the Ming vase approach to winning elections is that a Ming vase is not much use one you've carried it across the polished floor. This is not as facetious as it might sound. A more robust mandate for specific actions more useful than a flabby majority.09 Feb 2026 10:40 +0000at://did:plc:6etm5rx2bssfq3dgssu7hfpd/app.bsky.feed.post/3megb53turs2shttps://bsky.app/profile/franciselliott.bsky.social/post/3mdzqvkt6q22dSince I see hacks are doing their self-serving recollections of Mandelson so here's mine: I was made very aware that he regarded me as below the salt. Our only meaningful interaction ended with him saying "off you pop". So Peter, off you pop.04 Feb 2026 11:18 +0000at://did:plc:6etm5rx2bssfq3dgssu7hfpd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdzqvkt6q22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/franciselliott.bsky.social/post/3m24hoggcz22gSubscribe to your gloriously hard copy of The House magazine - featuring sage Cowley - and join the resistance. Offer on now. [contains quote post or other embedded content]01 Oct 2025 06:59 +0000at://did:plc:6etm5rx2bssfq3dgssu7hfpd/app.bsky.feed.post/3m24hoggcz22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/franciselliott.bsky.social/post/3ltceviniz223In particular, parking app I resent having had to download, I feel no need to review Tesco Mare Street car park. [contains quote post or other embedded content]06 Jul 2025 13:29 +0000at://did:plc:6etm5rx2bssfq3dgssu7hfpd/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltceviniz223https://bsky.app/profile/franciselliott.bsky.social/post/3lt5qykta4k2uNot saying things are quiet on the Tottenham beat rn but the lead story on that section of @theathletic.bsky.social has been a pair of gates for three days. Unclear what position they will play - presume defence...04 Jul 2025 17:22 +0000at://did:plc:6etm5rx2bssfq3dgssu7hfpd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lt5qykta4k2u