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I don't 'do' politics [see piece above] - and I deplore the poor grammar of that expression too. But, as someone shaken by what has happened (quite aside from my political leanings, such as they are), I have to commend Freddy for some insightful comments which I consider have put things into sharp focus. In particular, I think he is dead right that Corbyn was very ready to promise the earth in the clear knowledge that he would not be called upon to deliver it - regardless of some very dubious costings. And, in doing so, he succeeded in convincing a large section of the population - and particularly students - that his was the one true path. And Freddy rightly identifies that at least one worthwhile result of the election has been the emasculation of the SNP and its gorgeous stiletto-wearing leaderene, leaving the United Kingdom to concentrate on more important cross-border matters. I am no tactician or diplomat and I do not pretend to understand the dirty game that underlies most political activity. But I cannot see how we could have another election within the foreseeable future without the liklihood of shifting the present position even further to the left. Many, of course, would welcome that and press for it - but if the Conservatives are to avoid further humiliation and potential defeat they must surely regroup and, much as Freddy suggests, introduce (and not just promise) measures which will fairly address the concerns of students, pensioners and the sick without bankrupting the country - or completely screwing middle-England, along with those 'fat cats' who have not by then emigrated. We shall see ...