There was a lot that Labour 'afforded' in 2008 because it was spending about 25% more than it raised and borrowing the rest. That's not really 'affording' it. (I'm not s… (View Post)

Really? Up until 2020, I had a coin jar, which accumulated change through the year and was periodically taken to the bank - it used to get about £400 a year in change. Since the pandemic, it no longe… (View Post)

I'm unexpectedly touched by that (not about the Black Prince bit, about the overall gesture). Nice one, France. (View Post)

Yes indeed. That little thrill of a like or a retweet. Just ask Gary Lineker (who does, at least, have another skill). We did have these people before social media, but we didn't have quite so m… (View Post)

I've been indoors most of the day - but all three daughters are on (different) sports camps today. Obscurely proud that in at least two cases they appear to have played on happily all day regard… (View Post)