It was ever thus. The same problem exists with a lot of planning permissions where the local council is the developer. These days they don't even pretend to try and justify giving themselves pla… (View Post)

I don't disagree with you about the failings of some of the water companies nor the case for having some of them back in public ownership. But the record fines thing is probably rather misleadin… (View Post)

He was right about Field though. A genuine man of principle unlike practially all of today's politicians - including Johnson of course. RIP (View Post)

The Lords should do what is within their rights and continue to send it back to the Commons with amendments. This is exactly what they are there for - to mitigate bad law making by the Commons. This … (View Post)

It was in advance of that meeting that Canaris - who had been the one sent by Hitler to arrange it - made sure that the Spanish were given every reason to refuse Hitler's requests. (View Post)