There must be a huge row going on behind the scenes over the date of the funeral. A bank holiday has been declared which rules out Saturday. The for-gods-sake-get-it-over-with party are presumably ca… (View Post)

Common Hangman Of Middlesex sounds like one of those antique ministerial positions, like Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster or Lord Privy Seal, generally reserved for the party chairman. (View Post)

Have to say, "televised for the first time ever" is a minor distinction, given the last one was in 1952. I can't imagine how the next one will be "shared" but I suspect realt… (View Post)

Most of us are reconciled to being England's oldest colony. We just don't see why they have to hold yet another victory parade after 700 years. Reeks of insecurity. (View Post)

Putin's message to his troops: "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, sweat and tears ..." "... and snow." "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, sweat, tears and … (View Post)