Hmm. Even at my obscure level I've been reluctant to say much about my critical view of the Oxford trial, becuase even if it's not wonderful, it's what we've got lots of and I don… (View Post)

Yes, objectively Iraq (for, agaiomst, whatever one thought) was much more important than the size of tuition fees. It's very narrow-minded to expect people to only look after their own interests. (View Post)

The political parties (Labour anyway) are expecting some movement on this, but frankly the pattern of Ministers always making decisions a few weeks after the last reasonable date seems likely to recu… (View Post)

Happy New Year all - let's hope that this one will be a bit *less* interesting. Thanks to Philip for the header - on the optimstic side, I think but who knows really? (View Post)

Donated - a small price for many hours of pleasure. Many will know that I'm a big fan of the Swiss political system and of their culture generally, but the current situation illustrates a proble… (View Post)