Charles' departure was a loss to the site. There aren't many old-school Tories left. Just the aspirational sort with over-wide lapels. (View Post)

I sympathise. When I tell people most of my income comes from gambling they start getting interested, but then I explain it's a Royal London pension fund and their fascination turns to pity. (View Post)

Having just consumed a bottle of wine (ok, I added a dab to the pasta sauce and Mrs S. sniffed half a glass) I'm bound to ask 'why do people take drugs?' There are, of course, many ans… (View Post)

Surely this is ignoring the problem. "If they cannot take drugs without also committing crimes, injecting in public places or camping on the street" it's because they're cannon fo… (View Post)

Good man. You'll get your reward in heaven if not in Manchester. My favourite Mancs pub is Peveril of the Peak. Wonderfully preserved on a triangular plot worth trillions: https://www.tripadviso… (View Post)