Gillian Keegan is the MP for the neighbouring constituency. Soon after becoming an MP, she gave a talk to a local community group, which I attended. After describing her successful career in business… (View Post)

Re: public perceptions of politicians discussed upthread. Twice I've seen quiz shows where contestants were asked to name a Post War British Prime Minister who didn't go to University and contestants… (View Post)

To be fair, a couple of the gags did make me smile. But the winning joke was feeble. I think it would have worked better as: "My new boyfriend works in a zoo. I'm in it for the long term. He's a… (View Post)

There seems to be a lack of shame in the public sector, possibly in society in general. Back in the 80s I attended an inquiry into the murder of a psychiatric social worker in the mental hospital whe… (View Post)

The ref was a disgrace. (View Post)