I think I better explain myself just for Keith and I am only talking about their political comments.
Left means left of centre and right means right of centre, both of which seemed fairly obvious to me.
Peter you forgot to add Brian and Alan to your list so that makes ten to the left, eleven if you count Howard who is more neutral.
Sue, Roger, Nigel, Barry and Paul W are five to the right, although I bet I forgot someone

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Vic and Alexander are not sure.
