Gary Sobers was my childhood hero, narrowly beating John Lennon. I am the proud possessor of his autograph, gained from him at Headingley - can't remember the precise year, but between 66-68. I&… (View Post)

I know it's early days, but Burnham must be the worst leader that the Labour Party has ever had. He will undoubtedly be a very poor Prime Minister by next Tuesday. Am I doing this right? (View Post)

Just returned home, slightly the worse for wear. Baffling by England. They take the lead after 55 minutes. Then, for some reason, they decide to defend very deep for the last 35 minutes - an eternity… (View Post)

You don't need to follow through on the threat for it to be harmful. It's incredibly corrosive for public life for people to face constant torrents of abuse. How are they to know that a par… (View Post)

If (and it's a big if) Mahmood is appointed CoE, I wouldn't read too much into her performance as HS. She was appointed as HS specifically to lance the boil of (illegal) immigration and sma… (View Post)