I agree. The Tories need to head off Reform over immigration, the political consequences of which are existential, but not over issues like net zero which they can usefully use to contrast themselves… (View Post)

They, at least, get it. The problem, frankly, is that people here feel unsafe due to immigration. There may be racist attitudes, and/or concerns about integration too. But the killer perception is th… (View Post)

There is (or was) a cluster of second-hand bookshops on and around West Port, below the old town. If you're so inclined, a good place to wile away a few hours. (View Post)

Ah, but would @Cyclefree make the dread error of using "disinterested" when what is meant is "uninterested"? The jury must surely be out on that. And, yes, very interesting articl… (View Post)

I would never have thought I would find myself writing of my relief that Plaid Cymru won an election. But, the lesser of two evils, and all that. I would be cautious about drawing too many conclusion… (View Post)