Disappointingly unsurprising story. Those of a liberal persuasion might believe we've made enormous strides in the past 50 years around tolerance and eliminating racism - the truth is, we haven't and… (View Post)

I had very different experiences with my parents. My mother died of colon cancer at the age of 70 - her last year wasn't nice. My Dad took care of her at home which couldn't have been easy. As for hi… (View Post)

What would be your plan on pensions? Yes, we can remove the Triple Lock but presumably you are looking at raising the age when th state pension is paid - to what. 70, 75? We discussed yesterday the a… (View Post)

The problem is the huge range of house values across the country - in Burnley, the average house price is £120k. In London, you still have relatively cheap housing in Newham compared with, say, Kensi… (View Post)

Have to say there are some generalisations in the above. It all depends on whether a council is a Unitary, a County or a District. Districts. for excample, have no responsibilities for social care wh… (View Post)