I remember Piers with affection from his time as a Maida Vale squatters' leader. Anyone who can lead squatters has all the guile and fortitude necessary for a successful politician. (The reason … (View Post)

We're about to get our first Cambridge-educated PM since Stanley Baldwin (b. 1867) kissed the hand of George V (b. 1865) a mere 91 years ago. Fen Poly's dark night of the soul is over at la… (View Post)

So will Starmer go to the Palace tomorrow and hand in his lanyard? And if not, why not? "When the music stops it's time to leave the stage." (Another sunny, Friday morning, 29 years ag… (View Post)

And implicitly exploiting Oxford University's reputation in support of his 'argument'. (View Post)

It seems ironic that an MP who takes a couple of guineas from the king should automatically lose his seat whereas an MP who receives £5M from a billionaire will stand proud and defend it. Shouldn… (View Post)