David Norris
@borisnorris.bsky.social
Nothing changes the course of history. Whatever happened was inevitable; whatever didn't happen was impossible.
Those of us who remember BR are less enthusiastic.
December 9, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Those of us who remember BR are less enthusiastic.
I’ve been going to London for almost 60 years, both as a daily commuter and for leisure. It has never felt safer.
December 9, 2025 at 4:19 PM
I’ve been going to London for almost 60 years, both as a daily commuter and for leisure. It has never felt safer.
Sadly we have to have regard to the fate of Ukraine. It won’t help Zelenskyy to alienate Trump.
December 9, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Sadly we have to have regard to the fate of Ukraine. It won’t help Zelenskyy to alienate Trump.
Similarly risottos and pasta sauces are excellent ways to ‘use up stuff’.
December 9, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Similarly risottos and pasta sauces are excellent ways to ‘use up stuff’.
I tip my hat to your optimistic nature.
December 9, 2025 at 12:25 PM
I tip my hat to your optimistic nature.
Emigration should be on the list.
December 9, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Emigration should be on the list.
The problem with immigration will, on the basis of the latest forecasts, soon be that it is too little, not too much.
December 9, 2025 at 11:52 AM
The problem with immigration will, on the basis of the latest forecasts, soon be that it is too little, not too much.
Leasing is so common these days, not only in railways; airlines don’t own aircraft, freight companies don’t own lorries, shipping companies don’t own ships. We can even lease cars rather than buying them.
December 9, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Leasing is so common these days, not only in railways; airlines don’t own aircraft, freight companies don’t own lorries, shipping companies don’t own ships. We can even lease cars rather than buying them.
I see this view of masculinity as a symptom of weakness and vulnerability.
December 9, 2025 at 8:58 AM
I see this view of masculinity as a symptom of weakness and vulnerability.
I doubt that the treasury will want to finance the outright purchase of locomotives and rolling stock, and for GBR to assume the maintenance and repair which is often carried out by the ROSCOs
December 9, 2025 at 8:50 AM
I doubt that the treasury will want to finance the outright purchase of locomotives and rolling stock, and for GBR to assume the maintenance and repair which is often carried out by the ROSCOs
Is it a Limerick?
December 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Is it a Limerick?
She gets an allowance for ‘necessary secretarial and office costs’ arising from fulfilling public duties as a former PM. Whether the expenses involved here would be approved is highly questionable imo.
(Interestingly Sunak has elected not to draw any allowance.)
(Interestingly Sunak has elected not to draw any allowance.)
December 8, 2025 at 2:07 PM
She gets an allowance for ‘necessary secretarial and office costs’ arising from fulfilling public duties as a former PM. Whether the expenses involved here would be approved is highly questionable imo.
(Interestingly Sunak has elected not to draw any allowance.)
(Interestingly Sunak has elected not to draw any allowance.)
We thought about it, and decided we could just afford it but we would be struggling. Decided our son would not be happy among children with parents who were not struggling, and would be happier with parents who had a bit of money to spend.
December 8, 2025 at 12:13 PM
We thought about it, and decided we could just afford it but we would be struggling. Decided our son would not be happy among children with parents who were not struggling, and would be happier with parents who had a bit of money to spend.
We can only hope their optimism is justified
December 8, 2025 at 11:16 AM
We can only hope their optimism is justified
He may have been asked and refused.
December 8, 2025 at 11:05 AM
He may have been asked and refused.
No one is suggesting ‘removing’ jury trials. Over 90% of criminal trials don’t have juries.
December 8, 2025 at 11:02 AM
No one is suggesting ‘removing’ jury trials. Over 90% of criminal trials don’t have juries.
Better to abolish the USA and the Russian Federation (or Empire). For exactly the reasons quoted.
December 8, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Better to abolish the USA and the Russian Federation (or Empire). For exactly the reasons quoted.
Strange that Labour chases Reform voters, but not Green voters.
December 8, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Strange that Labour chases Reform voters, but not Green voters.
Over 50% of German households live in rented accommodation. Similarly in Denmark, Switzerland and Austria. Why do we regard it as being ‘condemned’ to renting?
December 8, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Over 50% of German households live in rented accommodation. Similarly in Denmark, Switzerland and Austria. Why do we regard it as being ‘condemned’ to renting?
Ukraine and Europe would never have accepted the Trump appeasement deal.
And Trump wants to blame Zelenskyy and Europe.
And Trump wants to blame Zelenskyy and Europe.
December 8, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Ukraine and Europe would never have accepted the Trump appeasement deal.
And Trump wants to blame Zelenskyy and Europe.
And Trump wants to blame Zelenskyy and Europe.
She gets invoiced expenses approved as arising from her former stint as PM. It would interesting to know if this qualifies. I have some doubts.
December 7, 2025 at 8:33 PM
She gets invoiced expenses approved as arising from her former stint as PM. It would interesting to know if this qualifies. I have some doubts.
He wants it to collapse because it is everything he fears; democratic with high living standards.
Had he chosen peace instead of war and confrontation his people could have been as wealthy and Russia a real global power.
Had he chosen peace instead of war and confrontation his people could have been as wealthy and Russia a real global power.
December 7, 2025 at 3:25 PM
He wants it to collapse because it is everything he fears; democratic with high living standards.
Had he chosen peace instead of war and confrontation his people could have been as wealthy and Russia a real global power.
Had he chosen peace instead of war and confrontation his people could have been as wealthy and Russia a real global power.
Would be so funny if he lost his seat at the next election.
Can we find grounds for a recall petition?
Can we find grounds for a recall petition?
December 7, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Would be so funny if he lost his seat at the next election.
Can we find grounds for a recall petition?
Can we find grounds for a recall petition?
That’s where they find the ‘letters of transit’ don’t actually exist.
December 7, 2025 at 9:20 AM
That’s where they find the ‘letters of transit’ don’t actually exist.
You never have a sofa in a real pub. And never matching furniture.
And no carpets.
And no carpets.
December 7, 2025 at 9:17 AM
You never have a sofa in a real pub. And never matching furniture.
And no carpets.
And no carpets.