The FCDO has had two oversubscribed rounds of VES (Voluntary Exit Scheme) this year. Couldn't comment on the shit show... (View Post)

The Royal Household is not considered a public authority and is therefore not subject to the Freedom of Information Act. Document's held by public authorities that have Royal information in can … (View Post)

Something like that would be in the Royal archives, not the national archives. There are lots of documents with long release dates, they are generally for very very mundane security reasons. (View Post)

Blame Brexit for economic problems, then use Brexit freedom for tax cut and economic growth. I'd agree with it, but not sure it's a narrative that will be easy to sell (View Post)

There is still resentment in Islwyn to being forced to merge with Mid Glamorgan to from Caerphilly in the mid 90s. The former being much better run before the merger. However, I'd say Islwyn is … (View Post)