I thought Cameron’s ‘big society’ was going to solve all that, by getting unqualified people to do everything for free? (View Post)

Clapton was a boring session guitarist who ripped off proper bluesmen, indulged in casual racism and wrote some trite, mawkish bobbins. I’ve never understood his ‘legend’ status (see also, for differ… (View Post)

Speaking tangentially of crap MPs, we had our first ever doorstep visit from our local (Conservative) member today. We weren’t in; trust someone whose finger is so on the pulse as to canvas her const… (View Post)

You could also argue that effectively the Netherlands and Britain underwent a tactical corporate merger with the Glorious Revolution. (View Post)

Agree with @DecrepiterJohnL that if it's just extramaritals then hardly anyone will really care. Even something deeply unpleasant a la the MPs currently suspended or not attending parliament, li… (View Post)