To be fair, much of that was run up during covid, when all western democracies did the same. I'd argue that this was a result of far-too-stringent lockdown policies. Which, of course, Kier Starm… (View Post)

None of the three main parties seem particularly inclined to bring spending under control. But of the three, the Conservatives seem the least inclined to me to let spending absolutely rip. (View Post)

Actually, on reflection, I'd say the choice of Rishi v Starmer (vs Davey) is the best we've had since Callaghan vs Thatcher (vs Steel). Many in the parties behind them are dross or nutters,… (View Post)

I see - yes, I agree. My interpretation is similar to that of kle4: German Greenery is an anti-nuclear movement, not an anti-carbon movement. (View Post)

O/T - This norning, my daughter and I, along with others from her Brownie pack visited the National Trust's latest wheeze, which is a garden on abandoned rail viaduct in Manchester City Centre. … (View Post)