My recollection is that the Swiss state pays the full contribution if you really have very little income. As Max says, it's unusual, but of course it does happen. (View Post)

Er, true re the second contest (and thanks to Sunil for making the same point). Your analysis looks persuasive. (View Post)

On topic, I agree with Mike that there is a substantial logistical hurdle for Burnham. But I think his poor performance in the elections against Corbyn was not really his fault. In the second contest… (View Post)

"those who dismiss the seriousness of climate change are very much in the minority." Are you sure? Yes. https://yougov.co.uk/topics/politics/trackers/belief-in-climate-change (View Post)

That's certainly true, but the opposite is true too - whatever resolution the conference comes up with, the Government will claim it was a resounding success. One has to look beyond the rhetoric… (View Post)