Afternoon all :) Away from the alarmism from some on here, it's the South Australian State Election overnight. Over on our sister site, Pollbludger.net, they are talking not about TACTICAL votin… (View Post)

That was a factor - the other was the allied guarantee regarding the person of the Emperor. The Japanese would never accept the notion of the Emperor being put on trial for example - once the America… (View Post)

That's going to be an interesting one to enforce. Define "Muslim public prayers" - our local Masjid in the Barking Road is so small all those trying to pray on a Friday have to pray ou… (View Post)

I'm sure there are elements of what you are proposing which would make a lot of sense. I think there's a cultural rubicon to be crossed if you are going to treat the State Pension like any … (View Post)

Quite apart from the fact a growing number of those eligible for the State pension (about 10%) can and do work, there are those who cannot work because of disability. There are those who are full tim… (View Post)