I do wish people who bang on about pensioners wouldn't whinge about NHS waiting lists in the same breath. Most patients waiting for treatment are pensioners. Most people of working age don't use the … (View Post)

Many moons ago, inspired by a cruise on Florida's Intracoastal Waterway, I bunged Greenpeace £20 to save the manatees. Thereafter I received, more or less monthly, an elaborate publicity package begg… (View Post)

"Calm of mind, all passion spent" seems an apt description of Lord Heseltine in his later years. Regarding the Crooked House, it looks like an example of what the Americans, with their gift… (View Post)

Overheard in a corridor of power... "When it's full, tow it to Rwanda." "Erm ... Rwanda is land-locked, Home Secretary." "OK. Tristan da Cunha, then." "It has an ac… (View Post)

Yes, you must be right. The fulfilment is probably done by Amazon and not directly by JL. And if one depot goes on strike they just switch to a different one. (View Post)