The Conservative recovery began on May 1st 1997 when they regained a number of County Council seats lost in 1993. Surrey, for example, where the Conservatives had lost overall control in 1993, was re… (View Post)

Late afternoon all :) Things are seldom what they seem and hindight is a wonderful thing. Cliches aside, I think I start not in 2001 but in 1989 - the end of the Cold War was so sudden and unexpected… (View Post)

I'm sorry - what about Champions Day at Ascot? Far more important than any of the above. (View Post)

The other problem is the term "Public Sector Pensions" is used to cover a multitude of different schemes with different levels of contribution. Teachers, Firefighters, local Government work… (View Post)

Yes but she seems so far to be the exception, doesn't she? Major was Prime Minister for six and a half years, Cameron for six and yet neither seems to have the influence or legacy Thatcher had. … (View Post)