It's also very possible that the somewhat higher average age of the Lords (even after being skewed by the likes of Johnson's friends and family) is concentrating their minds on the topic so… (View Post)

Of course, the much bigger problem is without a much firmer than usual response from Britain, France and Germany backed by Poland and Turkey, it is very hard to see how Ukraine survives this. The US … (View Post)

From that point of view Postmaster General would qualify, as it's named along with Lord Privy Seal and Lord President of the Council in Schedule II of the Ministers of the Crown Act. But by 1969… (View Post)

Er - really? What have we done to upset you? (View Post)

The answer is, it varied according to the PM. According to British Political Facts, it was not a cabinet level post under Wilson so Stonehouse does not qualify. The only other fairly senior politicia… (View Post)