And, interestingly, something abandoned during the transition from Old English to Middle English; a key argument for those who believe Middle English owes far more to Old Norse than is usually acknow… (View Post)

That was always my favourite tactic as a LibDem canvasser. When I met with a voter absolutely certain they weren’t voting for us, and about to close the door in my face, I’d take a guess as to whethe… (View Post)

That reminds me of the Bermondsey by-election, which I’d been down to London from my Cambridge Uni digs several times to help out with. On polling day I found myself sitting in some extraordinarily d… (View Post)

As someone long active in local politics back when I was in London, I never got canvassed, until one day this pleasant Labour lady knocked on my door, seeking my vote in the forthcoming council elect… (View Post)

BREAKING: !! (View Post)