I recall fondly the assertion on PB that using tidal energy would cause the moon to collide with the earth, or shorten the day significantly or something. Based on some very dodgy assumptions. (View Post)

I think there is a germ of a point there, but perhaps if ministers pass well written laws it wouldn't be an issue. And if ministers make tough decisions that are lawful it shouldn't be for … (View Post)

What right would we have to reject the Euro if we were going back in? Its surely fully committed if we want to get back in. (View Post)

FPT What's interesting is the comparison to 1997. For all the confected nature of "Things can only get better", the activists waving Union flags in Downing St, the music, etc there was… (View Post)

I think there is a line with sports. Yes we want to encourage them, but we also need to look at risks. I think its similar to things were you may need the coast guard or mountain rescue. I think a sm… (View Post)