The Fixed Term Parliament Act...an old PB favourite, FWIW it has definitely run its course if it ever really ran after the 2015 election....goodness knows what they replace it with but I sense that i… (View Post)

Chancellors rarely get hammered for tax rises under these circumstances....CGT would affect a small number of core tory voters who hardly have a better alternative. I do think the Tory leadership/PM … (View Post)

Am I right in thinking that in US schools etc that they incessantly pledge allegiance to the flag and constitution ( I am not an expert) and so Trump now challenging the election puts a lot of Republ… (View Post)

Good spot..... the appeal of Trump to white voters speaks volumes about his message - it is a shrinking demographic and the Republicans need to reconsider how they broaden their base (bit like the UK… (View Post)

A really good discussion and also reinforces the need for quality independent media (online, paper or whatever) that holds those in power to account.... (View Post)