FPT: So looking at that graph, the backlog of applications waiting to be processed or in process is down by 1/3 from 150k to 100k. That fits with a system which is simply being operated now, followin… (View Post)

The interesting point to me is that Trump / Starmer shared a helicopter, which seems wildly risky. Other than that, to me it's journos (and arguably Starmer in some respects) allowing themselves… (View Post)

As I see it, Rwanda was about a washed-up headless chicken Government desperately trying to save its own skin, no matter what the cost to the country. Rwanda saw us coming, and Rishi walked straight … (View Post)

In the end when push came to shove, and Germany took over Vichy in 1942, the French *did* scuttle their fleet that was there. But there was no way to know that in 1940, and other elements fought for … (View Post)

Thanks for the header, @TSE and good morning everyone. I don't think Kamala will be up for it, so 50:1 maybe as a trading bet, but I don't see here coming in to say 10:1 so perhaps not. PB … (View Post)