I think it would be helpful if we could unlink the appointed second chamber with the honours system. Too often the main motivation for giving someone a peerage is to recognise their achievement or re… (View Post)

Having worked around the House of Lords for years I think that ex MPs actually make the most effective Peers. They know the legislative process, are willing to serve on Committees, actually show up a… (View Post)

They didn't just keep quiet and put out sycophantic Tweets in praise of Corbyn though. Many openly criticised him and they tried unsuccessfully to force him out. It's not the inability of Congression… (View Post)

But we'd be collectively better off. I can console myself that I have loads of food and my neighbour has none but if he has all the water and I don't then we'll both die unless we collaborate. (View Post)

As a European idealist I find that kind of 'I'm all right Jack' attitude incredibly depressing. It shouldn't matter if Germany benefits in one respect of its membership and the UK doesn't. The UK ben… (View Post)