As for Tom Skinner, he may be what they call a "diamond geezer" but in a crowded field for London Mayor, he just looks like another celebrity wannabe politician. He says all the right (in b… (View Post)

Evening all :) From a Liberal Democrat perspective, George Osborne is an interesting figure. He spoke kindly of the work of Steve Webb, David Laws and Danny Alexander and indeed I believe he thought … (View Post)

While waiting for a plumber who is stuck in traffic, I'm watching Crown Court on Talking Pictures TV. The best 90 minutes viewing for years - classic British television from the 1970s. Today's defend… (View Post)

Really, the Accuweather long range forecast is about as reliable as Lib Dem Watch (too soon?). Plenty of time for more heat in September and even early October if the synoptics are set up correctly a… (View Post)

Morning all :) Do I see some slightly less disastrous economic news this morning? Welcome if so. I can only see what I see but I've noted racecourse attendances have been improving in the summer so t… (View Post)