Do think he spent a bit too much time on the forming of Labour compared to the other two parties, but to an extent that's excusable—ultimately a book aimed at a modern audience needs to pay attention to modern concerns, and the Labour party is undoubtedly significant.

To an extent the soppiness is justified, it's Labour's fault that we got down to the 'big two' parties post '45, but if you have to choose between them.

We're lucky, we've got better options now.