Yeah, he's not that great really. But after Bercow and Michael Martin at least someone who isn't an embarrassment to others or to himself. Always thought it a shame that Sir George Young and Margaret… (View Post)

Well, he did sit in Parliament, of course. And was required to answer questions in the chamber. Of the House of Lords. In fact, the debates there are probably better informed, with a more formidable … (View Post)

Been covered a bit. From a briefing by The Atlantic: "The self-described socialist Senator Bernie Sanders is, in a rare case of agreement with Trump, on board with the Intel deal, but the arrang… (View Post)

The King Crimson album "Beat" draws its lyrical inspiration from the beat poets. Not, as you might have assumed, to do with the playing of virtuoso drummer Bill Bruford who features on it. … (View Post)

The politicisation of the union flag is to be regretted. I really hope it doesn't go the same way as the saltire. Reticence and understatement are classic British traits. It's ironic that so many of … (View Post)