Agreed. Johnson could make an amusing head of state and add to the gaiety of life. But I like the Swiss system, which elevates the institution rather than the person. The Presidency circulates every … (View Post)

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)