My view is that the Probate Service is much worse than five years ago. Back then, you got Grants in 3-6 weeks, typically. Now, it’s more like 12-16 weeks. This follows the replacement of paper applic… (View Post)

Is this “Russia’s positively last territorial demand?” It’s like reliving 1933/39. That nice Mr. Hitler/Putin only wants to live in peace with us. (View Post)

It's hard not to compare Western Europe's political class now, with their counterparts in the Fifth Century. Enervated, decadent, no longer willing to defend themselves from external threat… (View Post)

In contrast to Newham, in Hertsmere, the Lab/Lib Dem coalition has just sacked the Finance portfolio holder, Graham Alexander, for refusing to vote for a motion in support of the Israeli government (… (View Post)

Rather like the trivia of small boats, it was odd how so much of the debate on Brexit focused on how would farmers be able to get people to work for a pittance. Endless focus on the marginal, while i… (View Post)