Indeed, you are right - and certainly I can't see any political party bailing out the Conservatives (with the possible exception of ReFUK.) On a more general point, though, I really ought to try… (View Post)

I think you might be on to something, so let's push it a bit...... Disadvantaged children to be sent to boarding schools to fill up all the places caused by the introduction of VAT onto fees. Al… (View Post)

I wish there was a name for this type of historical measurement - I find it a very useful analytical tool. My favourite is that the Sexual Offences Act of 1967, which legalised homosexuality, was clo… (View Post)

On the subject of Constitutional Monarchy versus Republicanism, it's worth considering that the British have an hereditary democratic head of state, whereas the Americans have an elected Absolut… (View Post)

Thanks, Morris! I haven't really been away, it's just that I am usually lost for words these days. (View Post)