Fascinating conservative article on what a terrible job Britain does in building homes. UK homes 20% smaller than in the 70s. The smallest in Europe and the most expensive/least energy efficient. The… (View Post)

On Braverman - if you were in a private business and you tried to get an underling to sort out your personal stuff like this I doubt it would be deemed acceptable. And that's before you get on to her… (View Post)

Vernon Bogdanor once claimed that 1951 was a crucial election because whoever won would face a decade or more of positive economic news and likely win in 1955 and 1959 (only available with hindsight)… (View Post)

I've recently changed my medication. I have to admit the new one has made me a little more irritable/argumentative but I've been tidying up the flat and getting more done. Some drugs 'work' by zombif… (View Post)

But that assumes people are trying to run a business rather than cream off a nice earner whilst they can. (View Post)