They can "request" whatever they like, it's not in their fief or power unless existing Peers set up a Reform group within the House of Lords. Nothing wrong with that if they chose so to do … (View Post)

I've been here most of the last 20 years. There has always been a strong anti-Party mood.. It became darker and angrier after the GFC in 2008 and then with the EU Referendum but this has never been a… (View Post)

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)