Why? Are they asking for anything unreasonable? That's not me trying to set a trap, BTW, it's a genuine question. I don't know the details of this dispute. (View Post)

The Scottish electorate is not noted for delivering negative reports of the performance of the SNP. I'm not sure that's going to change any time soon. I reckon there's a good chance they make fifty a… (View Post)

I don't believe so, which is how come some councils have completely axed them already. The broader point was, of course, to question why banks ought to be forced to provide branches for the occasiona… (View Post)

Point of order: the move to online banking has undermined the branch network, and that's more about convenience than cost - for consumers, anyway. It might have cost you some money to get to your loc… (View Post)

Only two approaches will work with the boat people problem: give up and let them all in, or be ruthless and throw them all out - and if you're going for the latter you need strong legislation that is… (View Post)