The Ukrainian crisis has removed any doubts in Germany and France about Britain’s commitment to European security after Brexit. But London’s activism has also been a mixed blessing for Berlin and Par… (View Post)

Switzerland also has the CHF - what’s Scotland’s equivalent? The issue with “dollarisation” (what ever the currency is) is you can’t have a substantial financial sector without an LOLR. For that you … (View Post)

No you cannot. At Guernsey airport they ask if you want your change in Guernsey or English notes. The idea that a currency regime that works for a population smaller than Paisley’s could work for the… (View Post)

An uncharacteristically robust editorial in The Observer: But because reforming the Gender Recognition Act will affect another protected characteristic, sex, it is critically important that any propo… (View Post)

Welcome to the Thought Police: “They said, ‘Yeah, we just have to speak to you. You’ve not said anything hateful, there isn’t a crime here.’ “I said: ‘So why are you here?’ They said, ‘Because we nee… (View Post)