That very question actually appeared in my work's 'pub quiz' a few weeks back. I think I was the only native Brit (on my team) who knew it. (View Post)

I see the BBC is explicitly contrasting Rishi's statesmanship when dealing with M. Macron with Liz's 'friend or foe' tomfoolery. Rishi is a lucky boy - the contrast he can draw with his immediate pre… (View Post)

There was also a 13th century university at Northampton but, again, short lived. (View Post)

Odd that support for Scottish nationalism should depend on whoever happens to be leading the SNP on a particular day. Surely the whole point is that national destiny transcends individuals. (View Post)

I doubt Boris would bother with RefUK under any circumstances. He'll want to remain within the Tory network, with all the connections for status and profit that entails. He's not going to get that ha… (View Post)