English counties are larger in population than many other countries' local government units. But they've steadily been stripped of powers by governments of both main parties. An unwritten c… (View Post)

The German channel DW broadcasts on Youtube and seems to be funded by the German taxpayer. We get it free. There was a good documentary on the German super-rich. Conclusion: there are lots of them bu… (View Post)

I did. FPTP, no written constitution, very few checks and balances, plus the infantile attitude supported by both main parties that a government needs a majority of at least 50-100 and that a hung pa… (View Post)

Most European countries have publicly-funded TV channels and some now fund TV from general taxation. This is apparently at least 10-20% cheaper than the current method because it eliminates the admin… (View Post)

I agree but in the target seats http://www.electionpolling.co.uk/battleground/targets/labour Stroud, Chingford, Hastings, Watford are either well-known marginals or with Chingford, even Wycombe repor… (View Post)