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Coffee House Shots - a Spectator podcast: Should France have been kicked off the greenlist?

August 14, 2020

After much speculation, France has been put on the quarantine list, along with Netherlands, Monaco, and Malta. But do the numbers really back it up? 52 more words

Coffee House Shots - a Spectator podcast: Levelling down: the results day fiasco

Wait until we see the NCEA disaster in NZ

August 13, 2020

It’s A-Level results day and much as expected, a large minority of A-Level grades from across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland have been downgraded. 83 more words

Last night I cried for my Country

Once upon a time this building represented the best side of the UK. A country rooted in democracy, the rule of law and strong political and governmental institutions. 1,080 more words

Times Red Box: Layla v Ed

July 17, 2020

The two Liberal Democrat leadership candidates – Ed Davey and Layla Moran – talk to Matt Chorley about what they would do if they were in charge. 90 more words

Coffee House Shots - a Spectator podcast: Why is Labour struggling to attack Boris Johnson?

As we now know England did change tack on A level results

August 12, 2020

Gavin Williamson last night announced that A-level students getting their results tomorrow could appeal using mock exam grades. 83 more words

Coffee House Shots - a Spectator podcast: Will England have to follow Scotland's exams U-turn?

As we now know England did change tack

August 11, 2020

After a week of feet dragging, the Scottish government has today dramatically U-turned on downgrading exam results for 76,000 students. 89 more words

Visiting Broomhill High Street

Last weekend, I visited Broomhill High Street to check up on changes made along the pavement. I was disappointed to see barriers left out and uneven surfaces, all for the most unimaginative alteration to the area. 93 more words