Standards [1]

Being unable to rely upon the impartiality of the World standards organization is of great concern…

MPs’ expenses [1]

In general, the response by the British public to the MPs’ expenses affair is a chronic over-reaction in contrast to their attitude to, say, the Iraq war. Iraq war Over one hundred thousand innocent civilians dead; 7.8 billion pounds spent (to date); perfect recruiting sergeant for terrorists Current global financial crisis Unknown human cost; financial …

House of Lords reform [1]

Politics is perhaps the only profession for which no preparation is thought necessary. Robert Louis Stevenson Democracy is necessary for a well-functioning society, but it is not sufficient. Would you elect your surgeon or a structural engineer from a bunch of untrained, inexperienced candidates? The second chamber could (and often does) provide what the first …