Not really. Back then, people did that sort of shit. Countries invaded each other. Doesn't mean they should sti do it. (View Post)

Certainly in the IOM and Gibraltar, which I have visited recently, their local pound seems to be freely convertible with the GBP at a 1:1 rate. So they are not really independent currencies any more … (View Post)

I have Hong Kong refugees living next door. I'm tempted not to say they are very nice people, as it sort of implies that I might think that people of some ethnicities are not very nice people - but t… (View Post)

It's more about expecting people to take any job, while still applying for their preferred option. Even if it pays less - no-one on UC should be worse off when working. Some sectors are still stuffed… (View Post)

Could just be vii) finds PB more diverting than watching telly (View Post)