Simply not how the cab rank system works. What they can't do is refuse a case if they are available and fairly remunerated. But an in demand silk is entirely able to charge high fees - far highe… (View Post)

Based on the last couple of Tory leaders, he'd need to be substantially shorter, yes. I'll get my coat. In much the same way that Sunak might have been well advised to get his. (View Post)

I think we were watching a calculated liar. A key moment was the revelation that even a close ally recently abandoned her on the basis that she simply didn't believe Vennells didn't know - … (View Post)

Bit bloody irritating for you not to be able to check Twitter whilst they were burying some poor sod. Thoughts and prayers etc. (View Post)

SNP, I suspect. Tories losing half to 180 remains, notwithstanding some models, low end of expectations. SNP losing half to 24, I suspect Swinny would bite your hand off for just now. (View Post)