If the restoration of their sovereignty is anything like ours has been, brace brace

Have done that. Many thanks

Would do but can't seem to be able to message you!

I'd love a copy!

Haha. This is my oboe life too 🤣 Is it only this instrument that creates so much self-doubt and self-loathing?! Tomorrow you'll use a different reed and you'll feel completely different, I bet.

Me too! I do this randomly night and day. It'll be the death of me!

2 Chief Constables suspended on full pay and now about to appoint a 3rd one. Meanwhile police officers at the front line severely stretched and under resourced.

I was pleasantly surprised myself! I had some bruising incidents on Twitter that really put me off engaging with people.

Apologies for an unserious comment but this is the first time I've seen the word "crimp" used in a context that doesn't involve Cornish pasties - and I like it!

He's been listening to you, James!

Yes, I do agree. I just reacted to your apparent denigration of the police, most of whom are decent people dealing with the most unimaginable stuff day in day out, on our behalf, with little support or recognition.

No argument from me with any of that! There's no easy fix for intractable social problems that need a long-term & radical approach but more police will certainly help reinforce the stretched safety net at the bottom.

My daughter is in the police. The bulk of her work is at the sharp end of MH & domestic violence where other services have been cut to the bone. Police are providing an emergency response to many of the people you mention. They are stretched beyond belief & the need for more officers is extreme.