IDS had a core. He believed in things. His desire to improve the lot of the working class by minimising their dependence on benefits (or making it easier to wean people off them) was sincere. I remem… (View Post)

And yet true. Did you not know this? Ireland Act 1949* Section 2: Republic of Ireland not a foreign country. Subsection (1): "...It is hereby declared that, notwithstanding that the Republic of … (View Post)

One of the Acts in (I think) 1948 states that "Ireland is in no way a foreign country". The separation was entirely justified but was also traumatic and people needed time to work it out. T… (View Post)

Much as I dislike the moonfaced Blair avatar, is it a good idea to exile your competitors just because they want your job? What is he doing that Starmer does not want him to do? (View Post)

So 25 in the squadron then :) (View Post)