Howard improved the Conservative position in the Commons, which is ultimately what counts. (View Post)

Because that would've required a Thatcherite platform, which would've gone down like a cup of cold sick. The SNP's strategy clearly was and is to dominate Scottish politics, absent whi… (View Post)

Of course Nicola Sturgeon wants independence. Her overriding problem is how badly the Scottish electorate is split on the matter. As things stand, if she calls a referendum she either loses or wins n… (View Post)

I'd be astonished if the thought has never crossed her mind, even once. Regardless, probably my fault for using imprecise language, too. The Queen appears to have declined to seriously consider … (View Post)

Although you appear to be assuming that Charles will follow his mother's example and refuse to abdicate if and when he reaches a very advanced age. I'm not so sure. (View Post)