The biggest mistake he ever made was in letting people realise that he had a sense of humour. Once he was recognised as being funny, he was easy to dismiss as a lightweight. Nothing could have been f… (View Post)

Does anyone remember David Penhaligon these days? He used to talk about "seed cake members" of the Truro Liberal Party in the 1960s. They always said that they were members of the party, an… (View Post)

I like the programmes where they start by saying it "contains moderate language". It sounds like they might be drafting a resolution on sheltered housing at a Lib Dem conference. (View Post)

Reeves said the glass was half empty, to justify a course of action. Others said the glass was half full, to justify a different course of action. That's to be expected, and I really cannot get … (View Post)

A friend of mine who is supposed to Know About These Things tells me that young Clive Lewis is the Coming Man in the Labour Party these days, and definitely One To Watch. Be that as it may, putting h… (View Post)