Steve Hilton, arch-disrupter of UK 00s politics, wants to smash things up again — this time in California. "Mad" is how some former colleagues describe him. Others say he could just do it. Michael Gove: “I don’t think anyone should underestimate him.” politico.eu/article/david-…

A gem of a profile by Esther Webber, but I fear Hilton may end up featuring on Uniform Display and roaming with the Soho scenesters judging by this para

EXCL: New Labour MP Shaun Davies has resigned as a PPS to run as chair of MCLG select committee… Follows Emilio Casalicchio Esther Webber reporting about new Labour MPs running for chair roles and it going down badly with long standing MPs. As on Andrew Marr LBC just now

🚂NEW Westminster Insider episode ... 🚉 CAN LABOUR MAKE THE TRAINS RUN ON TIME? 🚆 I went to Japan to ride the Shinkansen and spoke to experts about how UK privatization went wrong ... and whether renationalizing will make much difference. 🎙️ politico.eu/podcast/westmi…

Barry Gardiner adds yet another bona fide gem to the campaign material canon

Tory conference could be a washout this year when it comes to corporate attendees. But having already re-arranged their business day three times due to a surge in interest, it could be the Lib Dems that reap the benefits. politico.eu/article/tories…