His performance over the state of the Navy and its ability to put a single frigate or destroyer to sea was just shocking. I am not saying it was all his fault that we are in that mess, most of it was… (View Post)

It slightly surprises me that you pass or fail DV. I can't believe it is not a bit more nuanced than that. I would expect such an assessment to highlight issues, to raise possible concerns but u… (View Post)

So Olly Robbins, a Civil Servant at the heart of government and head of the FO, a Civil Servant who probably has almost daily contact with Starmer, knew that Mandelson had failed his vetting but didn… (View Post)

So Olly Robbins, a Civil Servant at the heart of government and head of the FO, a Civil Servant who probably has almost daily contact with Starmer, knew that Mandelson had failed his vetting but didn… (View Post)

Without any of the politicians being told. I mean, really?? (View Post)