There's plenty of money in the country but much of it is tied up in property. And of that which is in circulation people prefer it to be spent on other things. To combine two discussions this morning… (View Post)

As with so many popular memories of Thatcher that of the 'iron lady' strong on defence is wrong. Thatcher did have the relative benefit that the Labour of Foot and Kinnock was even weaker on defence. (View Post)

Re Prime Ministers and defence cuts. David Cameron is perhaps particularly notable for being both a defence cutter and a Middle Eastern warmonger. (View Post)

Too many words by someone trying to look too intellectual. This is better and finishes with practical advice: Loveliest of trees, the cherry now Is hung with bloom along the bough, And stands about t… (View Post)

Yes, Prime Minister: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1DviQ9mva0 (View Post)