Mebbes, but the Holyrood parliament already has considerable powers. We could go full "home-rule" but presumably that would mean an end to Barnett and fiscal transfers northwards. My basic … (View Post)

The resilience of the SNP and Sturgeon in terms of voting intent is impressive. No doubt about it, given their actual performance in Govt. Think that 17% is an underestimate though. SCUP generally ou… (View Post)

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)