I don't disagree (and I'm really as uninterested in ostentatious patriotism as you get without being actually insane). I don't think most voters (even most Tory voters) consciously thi… (View Post)

I heard an interview yesterday with the then Director of Public (NB!) Prosecutions, who clearly was completely unaware of it until now. The issue seems to be that private prosecutions were regarded a… (View Post)

I think David's leader is accurate - like him I hear snippets suggesting the Tories have a decent chance in Hartlepool, but not a 60% chance. In response to DavidL's first point, obviously … (View Post)

I agree with pretty much all of that. An HYUFD-Palmer front - what next?! (View Post)

Interesting article, thanks Philip. A few thoughts: * It's certainly true that IndyRef2 can't be refused indefinitely if Scots keep voting for parties that want it. We are internationally a… (View Post)