I really don't think that the GRA had all that much to do with Sturgeon resigning. It was, as Andrew Neil remarked on Radio 4, because there was zero chance of IndyRef2 anytime soon, and that her rec… (View Post)

In an otherwise very credible analysis of Sturgeon's departure, Blair McDougall (former director of Better Together and Scottish Labour bigwig), seems to think SNP may opt for Keith Brown as the new … (View Post)

Nah. I voted to remain because I thought UK's semi-detached membership suited us and that we could possibly act as a brake on the mad progress towards complete EU integration and the loss of national… (View Post)

Hah, quite so! The "Grey" thing was an abbreviation of Greysteil, a family name. He was an unusual Thatcherite. Aristo with bow ties and deep interest in the arts. Resigned from Govt as he … (View Post)

I recall Heath's reply when asked if he really said "Rejoice! Rejoice!" on the news of Thatcher's resignation. "Actually, I think I said it three times." A rare example of Heathia… (View Post)