Weren't the rules different then? It was a leadership election for Thatcher, and she didn't get enough of a majority above Heseltine to prevent a second round? Now it would be a simple yes/… (View Post)

It’s a nice thought, but the police should be operationally independent from politicians. They can change the law, however. (View Post)

It's funny, I remember that discussion, and not a single person was suggesting it was just a made up fairy tale. So I am not sure why you think no-one believed it. (View Post)

Sorry to hear that, Gardenwalker. (View Post)

Of course it is, it doesn't solve anything at all. (View Post)