From a read of the article, I would guess the age of the defendant, an early guilty plea and lack of previous convictions might have mitigated the sentence? Others will have more insight. (View Post)

I would articulate this differently but I think there's something in a few of these reasons. Essentially, our view of Russia from the edge of Western Europe and our historical interactions have … (View Post)

I'm guessing it would have to be privates-in-a-vice eye wateringly expensive to not come out as a net-saving since the annual cost of treating obesity related illness seems to be nearly £6 billi… (View Post)

I agree. Keeping Scotland in the Union against the will of the people of Scotland is pointless and would cause much political strife. That said, I have no problem with the UK advocating, even advocat… (View Post)

While I can see the cathartic appeal, I'm not sure that's the best way to win hearts and minds to keep Scotland in 'our family of nations' longterm. If the UK spends the next 20 y… (View Post)