I actually don't think that's true. Few trust politicians in general, and few trusted, say, Boris, even when he won his large majority. Even Blair won large majorities despite being notably… (View Post)

I think the real scandal is that it is projected to cost £350 million/mile, when similar lines are delivered by the French and Spanish for a tenth of that. Either the NIMBYs should be overridden and … (View Post)

Like any true Englishman I love seeing the French getting bien foutu. But I'm in Aix-en-Provence at the moment, not far from you, and I was suprised by how busy everything is. On the other hand … (View Post)

I agree but I would put it slightly differently. The old Liberal Party was always a coalition between Whigs like Asquith and Radicals like Lloyd George. First the Irish question then the rise of Labo… (View Post)

Actually, having worked in ministerial government departments much less than 40 years ago, and had exposure to ministers of both parties, Yes Minister is still remarkably and devastatingly accurate -… (View Post)