When we were wrestling with the details in Parliament in my time, I asked for evidence on when a foetus can start to feel pain (a bit analogously to the animal sentience issue). I was told "appr… (View Post)

Comparing with Britain is a bit misleading. For individuals, the effect of localising the decision in a country as large as the US is to effectively penalise the poor. If you're wealthy and livi… (View Post)

Excellent that you're on the mend, Mike - hope your wife is better soon too. Not sure if we've covered this - can't see it on the thread? https://www.electoralcalculus.co.uk/blogs/ec_l… (View Post)

It's still a thing, but only if you HAVE to work from home. If your employer, like mine, says come in at least twice a week but every day if you like, than you're not eligible. https://www.… (View Post)

I think it'll be next week before we know - MPs will be in their constituencies, digesting the results, on Friday. When they get back on Monday they'll consult... (View Post)