Localism needs to be linked to locally-raised taxes. Which starts with council tax and business rates being entirely decided at a county or city authority level. No national scales, and with national… (View Post)

Team penalty confirmed. https://www.fia.com/system/files/decision-document/2026_australian_grand_prix_-_infringement_-_car_12_-_released_in_an_unsafe_condition.pdf (View Post)

Yes the ‘80 and ‘84 boycotts were much more serious, with countries pulling athletes out completely rather than just missing the ceremonies. I was a little young at the time, but I’ve heard Coe talki… (View Post)

Well it’s still happening, as of an hour ago. The question is does anyone in Iran actually have the authority to call off the strikes? (View Post)

So as russian flags were waving over the Paralympics, russian missiles were levelling a five-storey apartment block in Kharkiv as the residents slept. Numerous casualties including children. https://… (View Post)