If the Lib Dems did find themselves the official opposition with about 60 seats then they’re going to find it very hard to carry out that function properly. They would have to find a shadow minister … (View Post)

It depends. Technically the transition from the wartime coalition to the Conservative caretaker government but otherwise Labour in 1950. I imagine the latter is what you were alluding to. (View Post)

Contrary to everyone else I’m thoroughly enjoying this debate. That might be because my uncle and I are taking a slug of good whiskey every time the word ‘plan’ is mentioned. (View Post)

They might turn out to be very popular and be thwarted again. (View Post)

Maybe headline fees but even the cheaper ones would also include loads of extra costs such as uniform, food, extra activities etc. Plus unless you only have one child you’re also essentially committi… (View Post)