On topic... May we hope for the occasional re-appearance of the Donate button? (View Post)

The Met Office pressure chart is interesting: https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/maps-and-charts/surface-pressure Almost nowhere below 1000 mb. This universal high pressure is the result of hot tropica… (View Post)

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)