There's also the point that research funding costs will increase in line with any salary increase. As prevously noted, these don't cover full costs, but the amount applied for in a grant is… (View Post)

It's easily tested, surely? Not the canvassing effect, but the (change in) Lab vote share in safe versus marginal seats? If what you say is true (and it's broadly what I believe) then there… (View Post)

There's no contradiction if one believes that large subsets of electorates are cranks and lunatics :wink: (View Post)

I'm sorry to hear that. We have had three, but we learned to accept those by the simple fact that, had they not happened, we would not have any of the three children we have today.* We'd ha… (View Post)

@kjh Just seen your query about bike insurance (why I have it separate rather than on house insurance). It was a combination of cost and excess. I was able to buy separate insurance that was both che… (View Post)