I thought it was noticeable how many Tories were in full-on electioneering mode - but for the local elections. Lots of "does the Prime Minister agree that my local Tory council are wonderful? (/… (View Post)

Someone here pointed out a few months ago that France - which is extremely close to use in terms of population, family structure, and economy - has around 8 million more dwellings than UK. I do agree… (View Post)

But 'ghetto', used in the traditional pre-Nazi sense, means an area where immigrant communities are most able to settle. It's the opposite of a 'no-go area'. Why use the words 'no-go area' to refer t… (View Post)

There's definitely a bit of "who you know" stuff going on in SV, with Stanford grads prioritised above all others. But once you get beyond that, getting in the door is mostly a matter of gr… (View Post)

Interesting goings-on at the PO scandal evidence session for the business committee. Former PO chair Staunton has made "bombshell revelations about a boardroom that is in disarray, a chief execu… (View Post)