I recommend cryptic crosswords when dining or drinking alone. You don't need to concentrate like when you read a book. Think about the clues while you people-watch and eavesdrop, and then if you… (View Post)

Well, far be it from me to claim credit for the "shrewdest comment", but thanks. Were it still in my power, I'd be having it out with those ***** at the DfE and Ofsted on your behalf. … (View Post)

My favourite from that Truss PMQ thread: The contrast between Johnson and Truss is stark and just highlights why Johnson should never come back and conservative mps need to be grateful that Truss may… (View Post)

Confusing. "We're going to implement the 2019 manifesto in full, as we were mandated to do. But not that bit". (View Post)

Just watched Yvette Cooper's UQ on Braverman's appointment - of course Braverman had fled the chamber. It rather sounds as if Cooper has more on the HS, going from the follow-up questions (… (View Post)