That's correct. However, as a fraction of average (mean) earnings, the State Pension - even the New State Pension - is still below what it was in 1980. The New State pension (ie the increased on… (View Post)

Farage income declared on Commons Expenses returns in the period Jan -> Dec 2026 ! How many Post Office or Protective Equipment miscreants will have been punished by the Courts? (Though that may b… (View Post)

I think this is important, but it will take time to repair. As I see it it is philosophically about reasserting democratic values, and (somehow) creating a politics that does not incentivise division… (View Post)

Some might argue that the Hollyrood Elections ARE a local election :wink: . (View Post)

I'll correct to Holyrood now it is New Year ! (View Post)