Not just right of center people, Anne. Maybe one day all voters will start supporting candidates who are addressing the very real problems we face with realistic policies. We live in hope, (View Post)

That's true. My French is definitely 'schoolboy' but I find it scores brownie points with the locals. They appreciate the effort being made. Conversely, Mrs PtP speaks the language per… (View Post)

Exactly. When calling our German clients or sister firm in Frankfurt I always prepared carefully what I was going to say if only because I knew I would have to speak to the receptionist or secretary,… (View Post)

Yes, I think your concerns are justified, TSE, and that free and fair elections in the USA are unlikely for the foreseeable future. It's a shame but all the indications are that this is the case. (View Post)

It's certainly the case that the entire criminal justice system languished desperately under the Conservatives, so Lammy was entitled to make the point forcibly. If his boss were better at makin… (View Post)