The government has actually had some success, in reducing the numbers crossing the Channel, through collaboration with the French and Albanians. I doubt if the Rwanda scheme would have done very much… (View Post)

In his History of the Jews, Paul Johnson made the point that student anti-semitism has been a thing, pretty well since universities were founded. (View Post)

You could add Zimbabwe and Venezuela to the list. Appalling governments remain in power, so long as they enjoy the backing of the security forces. Whereas if enough of the security forces turn (like … (View Post)

I’d go for either cutting NI or raising income tax thresholds, if there is money available. Make work pay. (View Post)

Netanyahu is a sociopath, whose influence on Israeli politics is entirely malign. (View Post)