There's two obvious things really. She was the last major public figure connected to the second world war. They were in London during the Blitz and she played a part in the war effort. Secondly you h… (View Post)

The rumour is that the Russians have left Kharkiv in the hands of LPR/DPR fighters. I wouldn't be surprised if there were widespread mutinies among their contract soldiers. (View Post)

Unpopular opinion. I'm not opposed to getting rid of the ban on fracking. It may not be economic but if companies want to do a bit of exploration let them. Safety concerns can be dealt with by sensib… (View Post)

If Putin is going to cut off the gas at least Europe could start taking the diplomatic gloves off. More weapons to Ukraine, give Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya the full state treatment, stop worrying about… (View Post)

I wouldn't disagree with that - though I haven't been lucky enough to meet them I'll take your word for it. The trouble is what is the formula for getting to the top. Butter up the press, be minister… (View Post)