I don't agree. Many people (say 20% of the population) are literally unable to break out of a marginal existence due to ill-health, poor upbringing, and simple bad luck. Obviously people with ot… (View Post)

I live fairly near Oxford so have been taking a few postgraduate courses that don't lead to anything but are interesting in themselves. That said, the cost is eye-watering (typically over £1000 … (View Post)

It's subjective for each of us, but personally I'd say economic growth and less extreme inequality would come top. Success in both areas would (I think) make most people feel better about t… (View Post)

The Danish approach is interesting - quite liberal on openness to refugees, but insistent that they should initially live in areas without many others. The downside is that it's absolutely natur… (View Post)

Er, blush. Yes, it's not knowing what Labour stands for any more that is making me flirt with the Greens - I went along with Blair even though I wasn't sure about aspects of his project, as… (View Post)