Quite likely, because of the nature of the role that Ireland plays in British imperial history. And if not France, then the West Indies, or India, or Africa, etc. Similarly with Russia. The justifica… (View Post)

Ireland plays a very specific historical role in the British imperial memory. Would that justify the parachute regiment swooping into Dublin? (View Post)

But will Europe say nope? The Germans are without a government that can decide to spend more for at least three months. Starmer really doesn't want to spend more. So will France and Italy support Pol… (View Post)

There is a recent thread on mumsnet where a mother is worried that the maths work her child has been asked to do (at an English school) is too difficult. These sorts of reminders of the anti-educatio… (View Post)

The year isn't over yet! Watch Ireland buck the trend. (View Post)