Relative approval ratings are not a set of good indicators when one leader or another is either on their way out or very new to the job. Plus, in this case, the Tories have a legacy on image and perc… (View Post)

A nuclear reactor is a pretty small thing though. Judging by the missiles they launches last week, they're not accurate enough to hit, even with a swarm attack, though of course they might get lucky.… (View Post)

Because it's an echo of a timeless world that's mostly now past. There's romance, history, adventure, the unknown. Or at least there is in the right mindset. I crossed four European borders on the sa… (View Post)

Also - as per Birmingham - it can get caught out on employment law and find itself landed with a bill for hundreds of millions decades after the event. Or be subject to fraud or any of the other thin… (View Post)

Until we see the actual detail, we don't know. However: - the UK/US base remains. That is the most important strategic fact. - 99 years isn't hugely long. Minor black mark there; 999 years would have… (View Post)