I've been having my first traditional English Christmas ever (staying with friends) and will celebrate New Year at a village party. With my urban and Continental background it's all new to … (View Post)

In my experience a problem is that Chancellors generally try to solve one thing at a time - where can I find £Xbn without upsetting too many people? How can I increase incentives to work for Middle E… (View Post)

Agreed. We often overrate the importance of polls showing that most people agree with one side or the other in a culture war. If you ask people, they'll give an opinion. But it doesn't mean… (View Post)

Good luck, Mike! In general I think the system still works well when you do finally get to see them. Hope you get an op date soon. (View Post)

There is a fair amount of very worrying polling evidence that many people (including lots of young people) feel that the system of democracy and liberal values doesn't work, let's try somet… (View Post)