I'm a fan of PR who thinks that Reform certainly should have fair representation. In countries with PR, it seems to me that, when elected, extremist parties either end up becoming moderated by the ne… (View Post)

Jeez, and Topping has the gall to call out the credibility of my anecdotes! (View Post)

My partner's daughter lives with us, and her friend is a regular visitor to our house. It's not that tenuous. She is a first hand example of someone who gained a place at medical school despite havin… (View Post)

Of course it's bonkers. But we had a referendum in 2011 to change to a less bonkers system, and a large majority voted to keep the more bonkers system. That seems to be the way we like it. (View Post)

Once upon a time, my lad was a 'newcomer' at primary school in Germany, from an English-speaking home. It wasn't a big deal. According to the teachers, he was a bit quiet at first, but he quickly pic… (View Post)