I agree with you there. It isn't all Reeves' fault - that would be a crazy accusation. However, her flagrant politicking (trying to do the Gordon Brown miser followed by pre-election pork r… (View Post)

Regarding Professor Idea's thread from earlier, it was very readable, nicely argued, and a good contribution to the debate. I hope the Prof keeps writing threads. However, I also think the idea … (View Post)

We made deals with the murderers of the IRA. To the extent that when the prospect arose of adding a customs border to British sovereign territory, it was judged that it would plunge Northern Ireland … (View Post)

My recollection is that you were very quick to defend the independence and non-political nature of bodies like the sentencing council when we've discussed these issues. But now there's a ma… (View Post)

Anyone who suggests that Government spending is too high here is treated to an instant withering response of 'What savings?' 'People are used to tax and spend!' 'How many hos… (View Post)