We should allow people to "let off steam" in their own demo by shouting slogans. We should not allow them to take offensive action including credible threats of violence. Offending people o… (View Post)

Better that people just shout jihad to the small group near them than plant bombs. Better that they are allowed to let off steam than take offensive action. Better that we keep a sense of proportion … (View Post)

I've just watched "The Human Factor" on Netflix. It is a documentary covering 30-years of diplomatic effort to secure peace in the Middle East, using interviews with key figures. It re… (View Post)

Yes that's right. It is ironic that a split of the rightwing vote deprived the Tories of both seats, whereas the concern was that a leftwing split in mid Beds would give it to the Tories! Quite … (View Post)

I've put together a plausible switching matrix that mirrors last night's results in both constituencies. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BucryrqabapwnmRAqH3U-hMxAi3Zd_sfRLd21yb2AXo/… (View Post)