38 counties, each headed by a sheriff. 16 metros, each headed by a mayor. Align the police, health, and other boundaries to fit. Fund local government properly. But take social care provision, which … (View Post)

Labour needs to leave constitutional reform alone. It’s a massive time sink. And nobody wants or needs votes for 16 and 17 year olds. (View Post)

I really like the Northumberland one. Cornwall is well known. Devon is a pathetic me-to attempt to mimic Cornwall. They need to get an otter or something in there. (View Post)

The PCC is a classic British bungle. Get rid. Keep it simple. Every county and metro should have a separate police force, with some form of accountability to the Mayor. (View Post)

Working full time, Monday to Friday, in the office is dead. For those who have to go in (teachers and the like) I wonder whether wages will eventually rise to compensate them for what will seem like … (View Post)