This is why you must never, ever, have strenuous sex with your mistress immediately after eight courses, wine, port, brandy, and a Cuban cigar. It's a rule I have lived by, and it has served me well. (View Post)

Some of the discussion over politically restricted work is very muddled. In particular, people have personal political views. Chief Executives of councils generally vote. Permanent Secretaries genera… (View Post)

Yet another affair? (View Post)

A couple of difficulties with a Corbyn candidacy from the Devolution Bill (assuming it passes, which is a pretty safe bet with a large Labour majority): 1. The Mayor of London will no longer be able … (View Post)

Yes, I'd forgotten that one but you're right that you do need a credible defendant and she very likely wasn't one. I'm slightly reminded of the Tony Martin case. He had a fairly credible defence on p… (View Post)