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In fairness to Dominic Cummings, he does have some fairly strong evidence that he can take the piss out of the British people, lie to them, regard them as idiots and then get away with it. It's worked for him before. And for Johnson.

That's the earliest one I have seen. Thanks.

You just conjured up a vision of Nigel Farage for me there. Do you know if Pasta wears red trousers too?

What are you blathering on about? I understood exactly what you were saying and indeed was admiring your technique. But in the meantime, bingo, as well as your court room semantics we now have an old-tyme blast of Pasta name-calling sarcasm. Such fun. Turning out nice again today.

That's all right but you've got to go back inside eventually. This might be helpful - you'll probably be able to get it on easy terms, even with your employment record...

That's rather like defending an Austin Allegro against the charge that it was a shoddily-built and terrible handling rust bucket by saying at least it wasn't a Hillman Imp. It was always hugely unlikely, but IF Corbyn had found himself PM it would only have been with the support of other...

I so used to enjoy your spectacular essays in semantics on this thread, so thank you, on this bright and sunny holiday weekend, for telling us that while you haven't been on the Cummings thread, you have been on a cummings thread. Just like the old days.

I know some lovely rescue dogs but I also know half a dozen people who have had serious disappointments. We're among them. Dear old thing hated me, wandered all the time, was unaffectionate and lived with us for several thousand pounds. We now have a very dear cockapoo.

As the BBC's political editor her job is firstly to report the facts and then, if circumstances require, to sketch the background and analyse the implications. In this case she was reporting the government's position, in the same way that she might also report Suella Braverman's quasi-legal...

Are we in danger of shooting the messenger? From what I've read, Kuensberg has done no more than report what the government is saying. She's not supporting (or opposing) what they are saying, she's just announcing that they said it. Isn't that just doing her job? I agree with everything you...

...and if this was the case why didn't he proudly announce it to the nation at the time? Duplicity of a high level, by him and by any of the cabinet suits tweeting their support. It was obvious what sort of individual he was four years ago.

Yes, I suppose you're right. Jacob Rees-Mogg does get involved in straight talking. This from his investment company for example: ...coronavirus is a 'once or twice in a generation' opportunity to make 'super normal returns'.

Just out of interest why, when it says that there are no risks or disadvantages in contributing, are over-65s barred from participating on 'ethical' grounds? Sorry, but it makes me inclined to stay well away.

Family obligations mean I often drive into Brighton from the north two or three times a day and it often occurs to me how much better this main road into town is than most you see. There are suburbs on either side through Patcham but they down't sprawl and the houses are nice. The urban A23 is...

Just out of interest, what do 'locals' look like? I mean, if you saw me and my son-in-law walking down North Road, how would you know which of us was a local? Congratulations though for being one of the few 'it's all gone downhill' contributors not to have a reputation as a furious Brexiteer...

Priti Patel is our country's Home Secretary because she is a True Believer, anointed for services to the ascendant wing of the Conservative Party rather than for any relevant qualities. Continuing the theme, the atrocious Suella Braverman is now being toted for a cabinet promotion. Yes, this...

Make your mind up.

Aren't most countries lower? (It's possible that they found that the EU average was 1.5m and decided to illustrate our superiority.)

Good advice and to be honest, we've decided not to change our previous arrangement. But looking back, Johnson was quite clear. Meetings with people outside your household should be done only on a one-to-one basis. No ifs and no buts. If you meet a couple you know when out for a walk then one...

As this is the good news thread, can I ask a question about this week's relaxation of the lockdown rules. Because we come into the vulnerable category our daughter does the weekly big shop for us. Up until now she has brought her family - our son in law and two grandsons - with her when...