The poisonous relations between France and UK is very regrettable. The two countries make ideal and complementary partners in so many ways. Shame the preening politicians get in the way. (View Post)

Putin was undoubtedly in favour of Brexit, because the UK was a positive influence on the EU, and formed a bridge to the US. (It was a reason why I voted to Remain, even though I was very uncomfortab… (View Post)

Interesting this (from Wiki): "The MiG-35 was a contender with the Eurofighter Typhoon, Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, Dassault Rafale, Saab JAS 39 Gripen, and General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Fal… (View Post)

One thing we can agree on, Malc. Blackford and co. having far too much fun and frolics at the taxpayers' expense down in Westminster. Why put it all at risk? (View Post)

Surprised that Wallace doesn't feature in the betting. I would have thought that he's a very credible contender. Has he ruled himself out? (Of course, people can always rule themselves back in...) (View Post)