EVER so many years ago I read a history of the AA up to about 1940 and remember the reason why the patrolman didn't salute. Apparently back when the AA was founded there were still overall speed limi… (View Post)

My son rented a Chinese car on his recent visit to UK. Took us out in it. We were very impressed. Comfortable ride, accessible information. (View Post)

A problem for 'one issue' parties, such as Nationalists is that once they get into government they HAVE to deliver, or lose credibility. It's easy (relatively) to be a conservatively inclined or a li… (View Post)

Depends on who is doing the stats. Guardian says grade 7 or above have risen. BBC draws the line at 4. Perhaps a senior LibDem can help! (View Post)

There must be a point at which 'ordinary' soldiers rebel against being sent forward to certain death, surely. What were the reasons behind the French mutiny in 1917 or thereabouts and how close were … (View Post)