Colin Gregory

Former government lawyer, arts enthusiast, committee addict.

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@GrumpyOldM79813 @JAHeale Actually I think they used to use an abbreviated format on pegs which said simply "Wellington, D".

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@sargo_dy @tc1415 And indeed if I recall correctly flags are flown only once prorogation has actually taken place.

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@EduardHabsburg @cruelsardaukar No, of course you are right. Getting the world on track seems an insurmountable task, but the views of those with long vision are particularly valuable.

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@DrFrancisYoung In the UK of course this is pending the bringing into force of the Fixed Easter Act 1928.

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@tc1415 ...to ensure.. .

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@tc1415 The website of the Lord Chancellor's Department used to say his role was the ensure the separation of powers between the judiciary, legislature and executive, while being a member of all three!

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@tc1415 I also regret the dropping of the preambles to the annual Appropriation Acts which read something like: "Your Majesty's loyal and dutiful subjects, the Members of the House of Commons, cheerfully vote...".

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@Grumbrela Hope he's not the fire breathing kind.

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@cusackandrew And while you're there you can bathe in the warm brine bath at the Lido (which optimistically opens for the "Summer season" tomorrow!)

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@Grumbrela A wonderful spot - I visited last year.

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@Grumbrela Especially in the week of the anniversary of his death on 6th February 1952.

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@northumbriana Where are the rest of the family and guests? Places have been laid, but the woman on the left is the only one present. Perhaps others chose to take breakfast in their room!

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@DrFrancisYoung @DavidBanicaRO I accept the distinction but generative AI is still a tool, and surely evil only if used by an evil actor. I wondered about instruments of torture. Are they inherently evil - without any human actor? The Inquisition would have said not; but we have hindsight.

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@DrFrancisYoung @DavidBanicaRO Surely AI is a tool and is only evil if used by a human actor in an evil way. It can be used beneficially, eg by doctors to aid diagnosis. I agree with the second sentence.

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@cusackandrew @northumbriana The doffing of hats is a fine tradition, and is a sign of respect.

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@revbcarter @_F_B_G_ Dear Beryl...

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@michaelpforan Merry Christmas. A lovely card from Keble. Thank you for all you do to help our understanding of the complexities of the law.

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@JamesRice21 Oh yes! I always wanted to send one reading: "Weather deteriorating. Return unlikely."

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@Discoplomacy @carto_graph It's a really well written piece, thank you. I wonder if its conclusion rests too much on a continuation of the two party politics that has prevailed in the UK until now. It's not yet clear whether this is going to shift and what the implications are.

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@DrFrancisYoung @ChurchTimes Like Derek, this is near me and was locked when we visited. As Richard Coles says it was very atmospheric in its isolated setting. It was a tragedy when it burned down and a shame that there's been no money to restore it - but one day perhaps this gem will be rebuilt.