There was always a strong tradition of working class support in the Celtic fringe, where Labour never really took off, and in areas of non-conformist strength in some of the northern cities. An endur… (View Post)

A brain-dead fantastical self-publicist is the last thing they need! (View Post)

Yes, I expect fly and hire is easier (not that I have met many Brits at all, so far; in the towns, far more Americans). Sadly the sea away from the coast isn't as calm as I had hoped, and the sh… (View Post)

They also cream off a bit of we punters' tax saving by offering generally lower interest rates for ISA than non-ISA. Which really is quite naughty (View Post)

It materialises, but you can't see it! The insect season is upon us, but being coastal and often windy, Norway really isn't that bad. If you want to get bitten properly, to to Sweden or Fin… (View Post)