I still don't think the French election is going to be especially close (though clearly closer than last time). The occasional poll shows the gap down to 3-4 points, but the vast majority of pol… (View Post)

I have a colleague who says exactly that (except she says two years). She has a medical condition which makes her much more likely than most of us to die if she catches Covid, and she feels she can h… (View Post)

Yes, it's an uncomfortable discussion but I think we all acknowledge that there's a reality there. Kyiv in particular is a recognisably European city with lots of people who speak some Engl… (View Post)

Fair enough, you've changed my mind. (How often do you see THAT on PB?) (View Post)

Many sympathies to Taz. On the whole, I think it's better to have some warning, and enjoy some time together before it gets too bad, but losing a parent is a trauma however it happens. All the v… (View Post)