The most important function of a councillor is governance. They are similar, in that respect, to a non-exec director, but there to represent the interests of the community rather than shareholders. S… (View Post)

Yes, there is. "Books Do Furnish a Room". And there is the satisfaction of building up a library for perusal in the years to come - like laying down a wine cellar. (But you can't re-drink a… (View Post)

Interesting post. Only comment I would add is that the problem is unrealistic voter expectations. Very difficult to govern now. And "political rebuilding" would require a leader with very s… (View Post)

Two US presidents best buds with Epstein but its two Brits who take the flak. I guess Andrew and Lord M are dispensable, but still. A strange business all round. Very 2020s, I guess. While Epstein wa… (View Post)

I must be missing something. I though he had relinquished using the Ducal title, and handed back the garter. So that's, effectively, dealt with. No-one can really do anything about him being a prince… (View Post)