Noted with thanks, Viewcode. That cost and timescale is roughly what she has been quoted. (View Post)

No. It's just that she has the funds and feels it would enhance the value of the flat. It is probably worth about £500k (tiny flat but near the Heath). (View Post)

It is certainly true that the Party is the problem. This goes back at least as far as John Major and 'the bastards'. He managed them ok, after a fashion, as did his successors, but things got really … (View Post)

Wow! That is remarkably honest of you, M. Whilst I do not think it is helpful for good governance to have a weak Opposition, I do believe it will be good for the Conservative Party to have a sober an… (View Post)

Peter the Punter approves your post. I particularly liked the bit about no Party being able to reduce numbers significantly. Surely this is obvious by now to all but the dullest voters. (View Post)