We do over achieve our CIP target most years, but any excess over the 4% can be invested in the department rather than central funds, so we don't generally hold it over to next year. We managed … (View Post)

Similarly every year my department has to come up with 4% savings as part of the "Cost Improvement Programme" each year. Asking bodies to look at what they are doing and considering savings… (View Post)

I dont think she can change. Its a question of whether she can channel her scrappiness into fights that she can win, rather than constant distractions. (View Post)

It will be a real test of the Constitution. Part of America's political sclerosis is down the rigidities of the US Constitution, which has almost Holy Writ in US minds. In particular, I think th… (View Post)

20 points for me. In the relegation zone like my team 🙄 A good year for the Lib Dems, and for me personally. (View Post)