She doesn't strike me as left-wing, any more than Prescott - they're punchy, a different thing. Scumgate damaged her for a lot of voters but she's gradually living it down (not least a… (View Post)

These things are tricky, as evidenced by the bemused reaction of many to the idea of a female Santa Claus or indeed a female God. In principle, plays and movies will normally be about how people beha… (View Post)

I don't think that's right, in either case. My mother lived in Danzig/Gdansk at the time and was frequently in Berlin, where my grandfather was working. She said the overwhelming driver was… (View Post)

In this particular case it deserves some credibility. I met lots of Labour supporters who said they didn't feel they could vote for Corbyn but they certainly wouldb't vote for anyone else. … (View Post)

My recollection is that you can require a jury trial if the potential penalties are serious, e.g. jail. You can't usually demand a jury trial for speeding. Escalating to jury trial has its risks… (View Post)