Sorry. I don't know what came over me then. When I wrote "bribes" I meant "gifts in return for lobbying activities." (View Post)

I wonder whether it will be possible for him to have costs awarded against him if the appeal fails, on the basis that he admitted on tape that the value of the bribes was systematically underestimate… (View Post)

Can we expect a Popularity of the Prime Minister (for the Time Being) Bill to be put before parliament in the new year? (View Post)

The fact that someone who is not even a member of the Conservative Party is being seriously discussed as its possible next leader speaks volumes - about the Conservative Party. (View Post)

Setting aside the excitement over whether it will get through the Commons, does anyone think it will have the slightest chance of getting through the Lords? (View Post)