Yes, although I agree with Lost Password that it's not an obviously democratic solution, it enables government (and councils) to have a fair go at their preferred policies and show how they work… (View Post)

I'm not really a fan myself, but FWIW, a friend who is a senior civil servant (and privately a Labour Party member) and knows Wallace well rates him highly - says he was happy to be gotten out o… (View Post)

Thanks both! A colleague in Edinburgh is only starting to recover now after 2 weeks, whereas two relatives in Devon both tested positive and shrugged it off as "minor symptoms". It seems to… (View Post)

Interesting to see the current process with Covid. When I reported the positive test I got an automated reply saying although it was no longer mandatory I should not meet anyone for 11 days (presumab… (View Post)

"If a policeman stops you when you were driving at 150 mph, what we usually say in Britain is 'Fuck off, you jumped-up wanker, think this is a police state?'' (View Post)