Latest Alastair Mekks gem (he doesn't say anything very amazing, but as always says it with panache): https://alastair-meeks.medium.com/conservative-leadership-contests-and-the-art-of-lying-fa20… (View Post)

It's wonderful, didn't see it when it came out. Just that nice blend of good humour and self-mockery that it really is a good advertisement for Britain. Penny's is odd. The tag line (m… (View Post)

No, fuel duty is a flat rate, not a %. https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/23/what-is-fuel-duty-and-how-much-is-it-in-the-uk-16327625/#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20government%20website%2C%20the%20current%2… (View Post)

Southern Tories aren't generally reactionary on green issues and not fanatically opposed to levelling up. Predominantly retired, I don't think they'll be terribly interested in lower c… (View Post)

That's right. We note the pledges but are sceptical whether the Government is doing enough to achieve them. You might, if feeling uncharitable, call them hot air. Some Tories are perfectly since… (View Post)