Yes - I remember my undergraduate British politics course (taught by David Marquand) demonstrating this point. Thr Falklands brought a temporary spike in Con VI, but it reverted to the trend line com… (View Post)

I'm not sure there are any pb Tories cheering on Jenrick. I think only one poster (HYUFD) has offered lukewarm support but even he doesn't have him as his first choice. I certainly wouldn&#… (View Post)

Indeed. I don't think there is a poster on here that I find boring, except when they are complaining about how boring other posters are. I realise there is something a tad recursive about this. (View Post)

I find that part of the world fascinating, not least because it seems so inhospitable a spot for a civilisation. The Nile, the Fertile Crescent, the Indus Valley, the Yangtze - all seem obvious cradl… (View Post)

My great uncle was like that. Always immaculately turned out in a three piece suit, right up to the age of 100. Was he remarkably good looking? Or did he just give the impression of being good lookin… (View Post)