Quick, FedEx a StarLink terminal. The fate of Western Civilisation depends on it. (View Post)

A very long time ago, I asked a former minister under Thatcher if they had considered letting the "Loony Councils" to tax and spend as they liked. He was horrified at the idea of leaving th… (View Post)

It's shades of all "government cuts NOW!" attempts. First they realise that all the big ticket items can't be cut because they are needed. Then they move down, until there are thi… (View Post)

Why would you have any negative feelings about the immigrants who came? They came to try and build a better life. They often come from countries where a bribe is how things work - especially for thos… (View Post)

Makes perfect sense - cut the budget in ways voters won't notice before the next election. A friend who did an Art History PhD at Oxford (full overseas fees) commented that it was the most expen… (View Post)