When I told my EU-citizen wife of Salmond's move her instant response was "so, divide and rule". (View Post)

They have been reluctant to fan the flames in the face of irrational provocation from EU leaders. And in the one response I have seen in the Italian press Soriot comes over as capable and coherent. (View Post)

As an investor I would be hesitant to buy AZ if I thought that benevolence characterised their business model. AIUI it was the Ox bit that insisted on the no-profit line. But they deserve full credit… (View Post)

It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker that we expect our dinner, but from their regard to their own interest. (View Post)

Ze, not he. Its sex is difficult to ascertain, so I was informed by R4 this morning. (View Post)