Can you give some examples? That's not my experience when comparing Civil Service salaries with private sector equivalents, even after making allowance for better pensions (note that final salar… (View Post)

I'd agree with your assessment. Sajid Javid seems better rather than worse but I don't think he'd shine in a competent government. Some of the cabinet are anonymous, which suggests vag… (View Post)

I'd take OFSTED reports with a pinch of salt, especially if not recent. (And I say this as an ex-governor). My daughters moved from a school that was 'Requires Improvement' to one that… (View Post)

My worst period at work averaged 55 hour weeks for about 2 months. That was pretty much a full on day every day - get up, go to work (pre WFH days a commute every day), go home, cook, eat dinner, col… (View Post)

I think somebody suggested capping the amount of outside earnings. That seems like a good idea, being an MP is clearly understood as being not quite a full time role so how about recognising that it … (View Post)