Let's be frank - I think the Budget was expertly trailed (as I said at the weekend) and smoothly delivered and will produce a Tory bounce in the next polls. But I doubt if it will produce a last… (View Post)

I miss Bercow! He would absolutely have told Sunak he could would only be called to speak if he addressed matters not already dealt with in the 17 press releases. (View Post)

It's causing a noticeable stir on Nextdoor, the least political of social media (a typical post is "I saw a stray dog with a green collar, might it be yours?") - lots of people asking … (View Post)

Sooner or later we will get a really unpopular monarch, like Andrew. How many here would remain monarchists and grit their teeth for 20-30 years of King Andrew of equivalent? The system requires you … (View Post)

I remember once being late for a date due to industrial action on the Tube. I suggested to her that as a good socialist like me she should be pleased at its effectiveness. She laughed and said "… (View Post)