It was set up by Labour and the Lib Dems with the intention of them being in permanent coalition. The 2007 election scuppered this when the SNP minority government was often supported by the Conserva… (View Post)

Possibly the best summary of Trump I have read. Thank you David! The USA needs to decide what it needs to do to avoid their democracy being in such danger ever again - assuming they want to. (View Post)

It could be that post indy, the political split will be, rejoin the EU, join EFTA, stay totally independent, rejoin the UK. I hope not! I think the existing parties are more likely to evolve into a w… (View Post)

If Sturgeon really wants independence, she will resign now. If not, the media will hold their fire in order to launch their full attack at the start of the election campaign, when it would be too lat… (View Post)

Mrs Fairliered spent most of her childhood holidays in Eyemouth, back when the children were allowed out on the fishing boats for the Herring Queen festival. We still try to visit when we can. I hope… (View Post)