Isn't one of the problems with the whole system that once elected, an MP has no requirement to attend Parliament, conduct surgeries or do anything at all? Whilst accusations are made about Johnson, l… (View Post)

I was listening last night to some crazy ranting on Radio 4 from some lunatic Republicans. Saying that 'America was built on the Bible and is a Christian country and must go back to being that again'… (View Post)

No. Russia might escalate further, but it'll be a chemical weapons attack first (which will probably be largely ineffective). Russia, and Putin, are still hoping the 300,000 mobilised troops will see… (View Post)

I had to take a look at Lembit Opik, suddenly remembering he existed. He's taken quite the political journey these last few years if Wikipedia is to be believed, drifting towards trying to be Preside… (View Post)

The obvious problem with any hung parliament is indeed in being able to assemble a majority. Assuming we end up in hung Parliament territory, then we'll probably have: CON & LAB - Anywhere betwee… (View Post)