On topic, the problem with Dominic Cummings is not, and never has been, spotting the problems. He's actually quite good at that. The problem is he lacks at least one of the patience, humility or… (View Post)

Fine old Soviet joke: Two brothers, John, and Bob, who lived in America and were members of the communist party, decided to emigrate to the USSR. Even though they didn't believe the American med… (View Post)

Was it Hobson's Choice? (View Post)

I think that's a slight exaggeration. I mean, the Antonine Wall was quite impressive but Glasgow was hardly the greatest cit...oh, you mean the British Empire? (View Post)

It's really, really worrying to find myself on the same side as Richard Burgon and Michael Gove. It feels like the universe is pranking me by making total idiots say sensible things. (View Post)