OT re Cheltenham Festival Yesterday in the fish and chip shop I met the happiest man in the world, who despite his injured wife and his own cancer was high as a kite on getting the Cheltenham placepo… (View Post)

Fun for all the family: the House of Lords interactive dashboard shows bar charts of life peers created by year, and broken down by party, prime minister and gender or whatever. https://lordslibrary.… (View Post)

Britain’s aircraft carrier may need French escort Lack of available warships in the Royal Navy could force UK to rely on close Nato allies https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/03/08/britains-aircraf… (View Post)

Reading further down the Conservative leaflet linked by @MattW finds Chris Philp's thoughts on the mental healthcare system:- Putting public safety first when dealing with mentally ill people. W… (View Post)

This afternoon's racing from Meydan in Dubai has just started so these economic migrants can enjoy an afternoon's sport instead of cluttering up airport lounges. War, what war? (View Post)