We had a good thing going with the oligarchs and Putin was their leader. They sent us oil, gas and raw materials and we sent them cash. Except the cash never actually left our shores. It was just a b… (View Post)

Being married to an International Woman I made her breakfast this morning. It was the least I could do. (View Post)

Why would Lebedev be a security risk? Are peers granted automatic access to state secrets? The House of Lords is just an impotent talking shop for has-been and never-were flatterees. It wouldn't… (View Post)

Certainly more scenic. I'm very fond of that neck of the woods - Anthrax Island and Inverewe Garden especially. And I see a Russian Arctic Convoy Exhibition has sprung up at Aultbea since I was … (View Post)

If you self-identified as a beaker person, like Dr Foxy and I, it would seem more relevant. Getting on with my arriviste Welsh neighbours was often a trial but I usually succeeded. (View Post)