A varied lot of local by-elections tomorrow. We have a double Con defence in Runnymede and 2 separate Con defences in Surrey. We have Lab defences in East Renfrewshire and Hounslow. Finally there is … (View Post)

I have just finished reading a remarkable biography - Winthrop Bell, Cracking the Nazi Code. This does not refer to Enigma at al but to Bell's understanding of the rise of the Nazis. As a British cit… (View Post)

The party has just published a working paper called Leading the Way which sets out the Lib Dem solutions. The aim is to debate it at the party conference in September and make it party policy. Incide… (View Post)

I was appointed a Lecturer Grade 2 in 1969. My annual salary was £1695. Isn't inflation wonderful!? (View Post)

One of my favourite snacks is cheese with pickled onions and toast. (View Post)