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)

Another problem would be that the UK would, presumably, be expected to be a net contributor again. Thus membership would come with a bill. Not great, presentationally. (View Post)

No, I think Clinton did have a malign effect. Christopher Hitchens devoted an entire book to the Clintons' duplicity - "No-one Left to Lie to". The Clintons were one of his pet hates, along… (View Post)