As a student I couldn't process the fact my teacher said British casualties on the first day numbered 57,000. To some extent I still cannot. (View Post)

If the title of the Duke of York is vacant then I am wiling to take the title to restore some decency and dignity to the title. (View Post)

I was going to suggest exiling him to the Pitcairn Islands but then I remembered that place’s recent history and he’d love it. (View Post)

Mrs Thatcher said if she read every report in full she wouldn’t have any other time to do things as a minister/PM, Dave concurred. What you’re reliant on is a staff who know what to prioritise for yo… (View Post)

I’ve made my peace that for the next four years elections for the Tories including the general election will be like the first day of the Battle of the Somme. (View Post)