Civil Engineer and Past Chair of the ICE in Yorkshire and Humber. Steam Engine driver at Middleton Railway. All views and ranting on train times are my own.
@afneil I found the Spectator a great help during that time, and following, mostly because it had sensible well thought out and reasonable articles, from both sides of the debate.
Alas, no longer a subscriber, yours and Fraser Nelson's work was first class.
@HouseofCommons I really think this needs a new name, I've watched it the past few weeks and I don't believe our PM has actually answered a single question. I might try this at home.
Wife: did you put the dishwasher on?
Me: That is irrelevant and your position on the Middle East is wrong.
@RichardBurgon Why not drop the 'we are the only people to beat Reform ' approach and start sharing a vision for a better country? Give people a reason to lend you thier votes
@YoungBobRB Great democracy in action π Don't confront people in thier way to vote, it's not very British.
Many will just want to go in, mark the box, and go out without being harassed or questioned and let them go on their merry way.
@kevinhollinrake@Conservatives As an engineer and manager, this is a subject I've long had an interest in. I do feel there is a much better option compared to spending Β£47 billion. I know what my next few evenings will be reading!
I watch this and really fancy a visit to Beamish. Not sure on the content but the historical accuracy of the decoration is spot on. I wonder what the hidden message is
@Miss_Snuffy I suspect these two are not like for like. I've got my kids reading all sorts, including some books on strategy!
Sometimes it's just about being read to and reading, for the joy of it the subject doesn't matter. Let them enjoy it and then they will start to read anything