I'd almost decided to switch to the Greens but I'm giving Burnham a chance (and going up next weekend to help canvass). I'm not optimistic about him being consistently left-wing, but h… (View Post)

Finally? My impression is that he'll be re-elected if he stands again, irrespective of his views on Soho bars. (View Post)

Despite generally lefty views I'm pretty neutral on the monarchy (they behave much as an elected non-party president would). But the Royal exemption from the law is indefensible and makes republ… (View Post)

The Commons expenses system worked quite well in my experience - you submitted a claim monthly, and were politely informed by the independent office if anything was not eligible (effectively not prim… (View Post)

My recollection is that you could basically claim anything, with anything that wasn't allowable struck out, with no hard feelings - there were lots of marginal things. I didn't claim much, … (View Post)