It's very individual, but approaching 75 I don't find I'm getting more conservative - for me, something left of Labour's current inclination feels right, though I'm loyal to the party - but definitel… (View Post)

The problem about podcasts for me is the leisurely real time needed. I can skim a whole copy of a broadsheet in a few minutes, singling out what interests me. Listening for an hour or so as the broad… (View Post)

I agree, really interesting and carefully-argued piece. It'd be welcome if David contributed leading articles more often - I'm sure the regular contributors would welcome it. But I think the focus sh… (View Post)

Most voters in my experience have very little idea what councils do, but they take an interest in specific issues. So abolishing one tier seems a good idea, as well as having just one councillor for … (View Post)

When I lived in London I gave up the car, as public transport was so good and finding somewhere to park was so expensive. Living in rural Oxfordshire as I do now it feels impossible. (View Post)