Zweig's "The World of Yesterday" is a superb read, full of fascinating anecdotes on Hapsburg cultural life and how it became degraded by war and Nationalism. It's not just about the fall of… (View Post)

Just worried parents with legitimate concerns surely? https://bsky.app/profile/doctoryak.bsky.social/post/3lxoi6aovo225 (View Post)

It doesn't look more than a hopeless long shot for her to get the chance. She is the Jay of Inbetweeners of the political world. (View Post)

I see Kemi has done a bit of a Rachel Reeves. https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/aug/31/doubts-cast-on-kemi-badenochs-claim-of-us-medical-school-offer?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other (View Post)

It's not illegal to claim asylum of course, but yes of course there should be speedy assessment, and deportation of those refused. (View Post)