There was a segment on “More or Less” looking at the recorded statistics on this recently (listen to the first segment): https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002dzj6 Short version: the data is absolute… (View Post)

I have had extended, irate discussions with a relative who defended the “professionals” involved here ad nauseum. Those discussions opened my eyes to the ways in which well meaning people can excuse … (View Post)

I guess every generation has to have the same tedious ID card debate between the Home Office (who love the things) and everyone else (who hates them). The government does not need ID cards to clamp d… (View Post)

The, err, quality of Reform candidates suggests a higher rate of shithousery a priori. But yes, in general the average quality of local councillors is poor & my family’s experience suggests that … (View Post)

Based on the court case, anyone would reasonably conclude that Letby was probably guilty. If you based your opinion on having attended the case, you’d draw the same conclusion that the jury did. The … (View Post)