Was walking across bilberry-dominated moorland in North York Moors two days ago and saw not a single berry. (View Post)

There's a bit of a rammy in Scotland at the mo. John Swinney et al aghast at the Saltire being expropriated by Tommy's Scottish cousins at anti-immigrant demos. Ironic. (View Post)

I kinda wonder whether the BBC sometimes overcompensates because its so fearful of seeming biased against those who don't share its perceived worldview. Saw the same thing in Scotland with Indy. TBF,… (View Post)

Disaster area? Up to a point. I think he's credited with doing a pretty good job for Gordon Brown, and helping to prevent a Tory majority in 2010. But, certainly, he does come with a certain degree o… (View Post)

A friend of mine worked at the DTI when Mandelson was Sec of State and Blair was PM. He was extremely highly regarded. Very able, and unfailingly courteous. Made a point of getting to know the staff.… (View Post)