Isn't that his point? He was a mainstream Tory just a few years ago, now there is no place for him. That's why the LDs triumphed across the South and Southwest. Reform are winning in the ol… (View Post)

Certainly in terms of protest. The Greenham Common women were called many things, but no one called them terrorists. (View Post)

Did anyone suggest a bit of boating? (View Post)

Yes, but wasn't the whole opening ceremony about national foundation myths, starting with a rural arcadia, then victorian mills erupting out of the ground, Brunel, the wars, the NHS, swinging Lo… (View Post)

My folks did the same, though at mid seventies ages. It also meant a smaller house and garden to keep in order. My mum still drives at 88, and sees fine. Her problem is getting into or out of the car… (View Post)