I see it's now punishable with up to 14 years in prison to praise the IGRC. I wasn't tempted to praise them anyway, but is any prison sentence - let alone one exceeding a typical manslaught… (View Post)

As in all these things it depends on the definition. But Scandinavian socialism, which is what I grew up with, is a combination of notable economic success with a persistent attempt to ensure that th… (View Post)

As an MP you have zero responsibility for implementing anything, and as a Minister you have limited scope for implementing anything in a narrow area. As Mayor you have unquestioned responsibility for… (View Post)

Yes, but it was the same when I was more active (I'm still reasonably active, was CLP chair until recently). The examples in in the Ann Widdecombe stories of her being savage in debate and affab… (View Post)

I was at a Parliamentary reunion yesterday (only the second time I've been in 8 years), and the former MPs of all complexions (now in their 70s and 80s) rubbed along affably as I remember being … (View Post)