Unfortunately it's apparent that there is no such acceptable level for a large fraction of the scientific community that advises the Government. This is reflected in numerous hand-wringing statements… (View Post)

A point always worth bearing in mind whenever 'progressive' pacts are discussed. I've flipped back and forth between Tory and Lib Dem over the last few elections, but I wouldn't touch Labour with a t… (View Post)

I'm beginning to suspect that at least some of these models have their assumptions tweaked until they produce the outcomes that the modellers want to see. The object of the model isn't to attempt an … (View Post)

I take it we're talking about the immigration removal story? The Scots can afford to be smug and superior about illegal immigration. They're 400 miles from the Channel and very few people want to set… (View Post)

Herts is small but heterogeneous, encompassing as it does over a million people. The Eastern half of the county would've been part of the Kingdom of Essex, if you go back far enough. One is also half… (View Post)