The extra for loss of office payment is fairly trivial for an MP who has only done a five year stint. We're talking low four figures. It isn't meaningless, but equally it isn't generous when you look… (View Post)

Hmmm. He's been very non-specific about the details of the complaint, and why we should believe him when he says it's all historic, baseless and politically motivated. Maybe he's been very hard done … (View Post)

Ah, Abbott. Dark, fruity and well-balanced. I'd be on that all night. (View Post)

Is anyone at all saying this will shift Trump's hardcore fanbase? The issue is the swing/independent voters rather than raging Trumpers. I can see how this COULD work in his favour with those voters … (View Post)

It's very poor - or at least very poorly worded - advice from the National Association of Local Councillors. There are limited areas where predetermination creates a risk (planning etc). But there's … (View Post)