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Broadly speaking, I support the Labour Party "no matter what" because it was formed to try and achieve social justice and because I trust that my 3-400,000 fellow members (or comrades in old English) believe in this aim also - and therefore will try and stay true to it. I trust a Government...

The main thing is he's back home, There were lots of people who probably surprisingly found themselves voting Tory after Brexit and in the true Christian Socialist traditions of many in my party, they're forgiven! We all make mistakes. Steve Gibson has a good heart and has done wonders for the...

Good point. I think that old style of football has died partly because of the modern trend of playing 'inverted' wingers who cut inside. It kills me how modern players are just so damn poor at crossing a ball; it's a lost art. Plus, centre forwards usually play up on their own these days so...

Let's face it, we had very kind draws on the way - their achievement was much greater. As Redwurzel syas, they are strong contenders next season. Having three big clubs such as Leeds, Leicester & Saints come down together is unusual. Cov have done outstandingly well after selling O'Hare and...

I've rodded out the blocked main sewer on Brighton seafront on August Bank Holiday weekend. That was an experience. My mate once worked for Westminster Council call centre taking the calls from punters complaining about parking tickets. He said it was eight hours of relentless abuse every day -...

Ah, the 'our knickle-draggers are more morally nuanced than your knuckle-draggers' thread

I used to play with Chris McEwan at his house when we were about 9/10 - his parents were free and easy hippy types and I loved going round. Then we went to different schools. Last time I saw him must've been about '82. He was a top guy, Not surprised he's done well. Hope he smashes that Houchen...

They've conceded fewer goals than anyone in the league

Agree. I haven't been O'Brien's biggest fan but that was the best I've seen him. Just shows what a run of games can do. Thomas also, who has been generally shocking, was much more dependable, and got involved in some positive moments. Thought the team as a whole were excellent and reinforces my...

bizarre but true

Spot on. For decades our prisons have been clogged up with people who would never have passed through were it not for the need to steal to feed an addiction. There is no need to criminalise drug users, whose crime hurts no one save themselves. Far better to tax them - as we tax other drugs like...

Totally agree about Michael Head. If you're into melody, he's the man

He also played in the first match I went to: Forest 3 Burnley 0 - in 1973

He really was! Always loved him, though not sure I can bear to unpick his short troubled life.

I'm guessing you've read Prisoners of Geography? Superb - if depressing - book.