Bit odd how you visit a country and soon as you leave all the power cuts out. (View Post)

Ah the Lenin v Trotsky conundrum. (View Post)

Yes, omission doesn't mean anything negative. The Labour movement has countless icons. I personally have a thing for some of those Wilson era figures. Crossman, Crossland, Jenkins, Healey, and o… (View Post)

Yes, tough times for mainstream politicians. It's hard to be both popular and realistic in an era when strong sustainable economic growth isn't on the table. (View Post)

I think people drink to get a buzz on. Taste is important but secondary to that. And as a tart little aside I'd say some people pretend it's mainly about the taste when in fact they're… (View Post)