Personally I worry about Russia more than China. The willingness to engage in border conflicts and assassinate opponents abroad point to a dangerous recklessness. By contrast, China in its foreign po… (View Post)

I'd be interested to hear about the debate, if anyone was warching it. The emphasis on *formal* minutes is suggestive. It's thought to be quite common for councillors who object to an appli… (View Post)

That sounds very rough - best wishes. (View Post)

Really excellent post - thank you. It struck me repeatedly when helping constituents that much of the health and welfare system is designed for people who are well-organised, literate and well-inform… (View Post)

I always think that commentators often underestimate the idea of being satisfied to be part of a movement that one agrees with. Paxman's book "The Politicians" expresses the same view … (View Post)