The books are good too, particularly the later ones. Some types of comedy aren't easy to show on screen. The TV series has more realistic plotting though imo. (View Post)

Anneliese Dodds resigns as international development minister over aid cuts. Remarkably principled to do so, particularly so early into a government. She might have hoped for higher office in time. (View Post)

Yes, best we can do for now. The goal has to be that we are in a stronger position next time. (View Post)

Yes, if it is going to do anything it should be hiring and training more soldiers, and buying things which can be used within a <5 year time frame. The danger is we just hand it all over to BAE to… (View Post)

I think it's about £13bn/year. Ignoring more fundamental tax reforms which need time (but imo would be best solution). Increase council tax on higher value band homes -> £3.5bn Cap or reduce 40% p… (View Post)