On the contrary, the Constitution was specifically written in anticipation of potential tyrants. The question is whether they are willing to enforce its meausures. (View Post)

Does that mean war with Trumpistan? Best have control of Greenland first! (View Post)

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)