Generally speaking, people assume that everyone else is familiar with the language of their circle. I've certainly never heard anyone use the term and I've mainly seen it on PB, but I gathe… (View Post)

It won't. The Government has offered to consult Parliament, who will get a yes/no vote. Even that is not binding as the power to sign trade deals is reserved to the Executive. However, it would … (View Post)

A trusted friend whose daughter works in a large Brighton hospital says there are 45 Covid patients queuing in corridors there. A degree of urgency in clamping down would be very welcome to most. (View Post)

Yes, I agree. There is a political tradition in Britain (and many countries, but not all) that you may hesitate for ages to decide on your policy, but once it's decided you portray it as entirel… (View Post)

Point 4 is seriousaly paranoid. Even a cursory glance at the Continental press shows how marginal Brexit is now as an issue - it's like having a mad uncle, an issue of family concern but not som… (View Post)