That's right - the "it seemed fine N years ago" defence is fine if we're talking about people N years ago, but it's not relevant to people doing it now. (View Post)

No, to be fair she's having a go at people uninvolved turning up at picket lines. It's a debate that goes back to the old flying picket days. She's not attacking strikes per se. (View Post)

My preferred alternative would be a fairly liberal legal immigration policy (apply at any Embassy, get accepted quite promptly if you're in serious personal danger or you've got a useful sk… (View Post)

Jessica Mitford's memoir "A fine old conflict" includes an anecdote from her time as US Communist Party treasurer - someone gives them a large sum of money, and Jessica promises anonym… (View Post)

TV licence at the PO. Mortgage? - you're having a laugh. Rent - at the council office, or directly to the landlord, or paid by housing benefit. If you're very short, and juggling where to m… (View Post)