Yes, they can; particularly if they carry on doing some learning at home if school is closed. It's amazing how much scope there is to accelerate learning if people put their mind to it. Having s… (View Post)

It's not an FCO leak, is it? I assume you're referring to the submission to the Select Committee by a civil servant; all such submissions are published, I think. That's not a leak. (View Post)

I'm curious as to the role of Allegra Stratton. I rated her highly as a presenter on Newsnight etc., and would never have guessed her politics. I was surprised when she took on the role for BJ, … (View Post)

Interesting to see Corbyn being mentioned by a few on here in respect of breaking lockdown rules. I take it from this sign of desperation that there's no dirt on Starmer breaking lockdown rules,… (View Post)

I suspect you're wrong on this. I think most people (i.e. over half) adhered to lockdown rules, not 'almost nobody', last winter. The silent majority are pretty obedient. And even more… (View Post)