I had what appeared to be a serious stroke (out for the count for a couple of hours), from which I've apparently almost completely recovered (occasionally vague about names, but that's not … (View Post)

It's very individual, but approaching 75 I don't find I'm getting more conservative - for me, something left of Labour's current inclination feels right, though I'm loyal to … (View Post)

The problem about podcasts for me is the leisurely real time needed. I can skim a whole copy of a broadsheet in a few minutes, singling out what interests me. Listening for an hour or so as the broad… (View Post)

I agree, really interesting and carefully-argued piece. It'd be welcome if David contributed leading articles more often - I'm sure the regular contributors would welcome it. But I think th… (View Post)

Most voters in my experience have very little idea what councils do, but they take an interest in specific issues. So abolishing one tier seems a good idea, as well as having just one councillor for … (View Post)