There were few who thought him a starter, Many who thought themselves smarter. But he ended PM, CH and OM, an Earl and a Knight of the Garter. Effective indeed. (View Post)

I was in Chester Cathedral today (and saw the Lego model). There is a narrative there of Jack Cornwell who was killed in the battle of Jutland aboard the HMS Cheshire. He stood by his gun with pieces… (View Post)

We are now in a situation where 25 % of teachers are choosing to work part time. This has been a problem with doctors for a while but the problem is now spinning down the public sector ranks. Those e… (View Post)

Maybe we should offer them the black and tans? (View Post)

We have had months of speculation and negative headlines which have seriously damaged sentiment and investment. We are in this mess because the budget last October really did not come close to addres… (View Post)