That's by and large not correct, in my experience. I've known four councils fairly well - Broxtowe (tends to be NOC), Notts (swings), Nottingham (very Labour) and Waverley (usually Tory but… (View Post)

My father's background was similar (his cousin was Viscount Stuart), and I've no great objection to the existence of feudal titles, any more than I get worked up over the monarchy. But it&#… (View Post)

Gosh, I realised some are getting on a bit, but not quite that much. (View Post)

The explanation from YBard pinning down the issue was helpful - I do see the point. It's not something I use myself, but I wasn't really sure why not except for a vague sense of bad taste. … (View Post)

I think Biden could survive physical issues - look at FDR. He made an effort not to flaunt his disability, but it was well-known, and people voted for him anyway. Obviously if he was senile that woul… (View Post)