Every attempt at Lords reform is blocked by those who are there, until there's a deal that essentially protects the incumbents, who have an entitled sense that they are on a lifetime promise. Th… (View Post)

Many religious people are like that; even the smallest good things are down to their skyfairy or the result of prayer, whereas the world filled with horror and tragedy is either down to human freewil… (View Post)

Helium supplies are now running short due to the Iran war - and it’s no laughing matter (View Post)

Hence London house prices are now down 25% in real terms since the pandemic (View Post)

Part of the answer is what counts as defence spending. For example, military pensions count as defence spending, and with UK’s final salary scheme, a big chunk of spending goes on supporting veterans… (View Post)