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Senior Consultant, Linklaters. Senior Fellow, Institute for Government. Hon Senior Fellow, Bingham Centre for the Rule of Law. Visiting Prof, Durham Law School. Hon KC. Lay canon, Ely Cathedral Law, constitution, government, policy. Cocktails. Music
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Remember when we were told we didn’t really need turkeys at Christmas, and if there were shortages of other vegetables, we should eat turnips, and this would all be good for the country and our immortal souls in the long term

submitted 1 day ago • 6 comments

Remember when we were told we didn’t really need turkeys at Christmas, and if there were shortages of other vegetables, we should eat turnips, and this would all be good for the country and our immortal souls in the long term

submitted 1 day ago • 6 comments

Here’s a Mint Julep If it doesn’t look very full, the cup is vast (and I’d had a little sip, to test you understand)

submitted 3 days ago • 4 comments

Here’s a Mint Julep If it doesn’t look very full, the cup is vast (and I’d had a little sip, to test you understand)

submitted 3 days ago • 4 comments

I look forward to discussing “rewiring the state”. (You wouldn’t trust me to rewire anything else)

submitted 4 days ago • 4 comments

Well I’m more than happy to discuss constitutional law over cocktails

submitted 6 days ago • 2 comments

Ely Cathedral (and St Mary’s Church) glowing in the sunset behind Jones Gardens

submitted 8 days ago • 1 comment

Quite a few new followers lately. Starter pack magic or an influx of cocktail aficionados?

submitted 9 days ago • 4 comments

Meanwhile in the UK we are (rightly) debating how far it’s acceptable for politicians even to disagree with a court judgment

submitted 10 days ago • 1 comment

Behold a Spicy Margarita. #FridayCocktail Tequila, lime juice, Cointreau, agave syrup, jalapeño pepper. Give your weekend a kick. @iandunt.bsky.social might appeal to your spicy predilections

submitted 10 days ago • 4 comments

Meanwhile in the UK we are (rightly) debating how far it’s acceptable for politicians even to disagree with a court judgment

submitted 10 days ago • 1 comment

Behold a Spicy Margarita. #FridayCocktail Tequila, lime juice, Cointreau, agave syrup, jalapeño pepper. Give your weekend a kick. @iandunt.bsky.social might appeal to your spicy predilections

submitted 10 days ago • 4 comments

“I am not happy …” I mean I am not happy when I miss a train or spill my wine

submitted 11 days ago • 2 comments

Yes but lots of things annoy me. Almost everything now I come to think of it. People talking loudly on their phones. People talking loudly to one another. People. Can’t really ban them all

submitted 12 days ago • 6 comments

My simple guide to the legalities of nationalisation. For the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/na...

submitted 12 days ago • 2 comments

My simple guide to the legalities of nationalisation. For the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/na...

submitted 12 days ago • 2 comments

I had a dream last night about a government leak, in which the expert being interviewed about it on TV was called Mr Leak. I thought this was quite funny. Which I suppose it would be

submitted 14 days ago • 3 comments

This week it’s a #SaturdayCocktail: a Passion Mule (Vodka, passion fruit liqueur, fresh passion fruit, ginger beer, lime, mint) Happy Easter!

submitted 16 days ago • 5 comments

This week it’s a #SaturdayCocktail: a Passion Mule (Vodka, passion fruit liqueur, fresh passion fruit, ginger beer, lime, mint) Happy Easter!

submitted 16 days ago • 5 comments

I reckon in the UK the court would be requiring urgent submissions from the government as to why there should not be a finding of contempt

submitted 17 days ago • 3 comments

I reckon in the UK the court would be requiring urgent submissions from the government as to why there should not be a finding of contempt

submitted 17 days ago • 3 comments

Ely, Good Friday

submitted 17 days ago • 2 comments

A stunning Maundy Thursday in Ely

submitted 18 days ago • 2 comments

A stunning Maundy Thursday in Ely

submitted 18 days ago • 2 comments

A fair comment I think. Some of the commentary about the Supreme Court “deciding what a women is” is clearly overblown. This is an interpretation of terms in a particular statute - which parliament could change

submitted 19 days ago • 1 comment

Today’s #FridayCocktail is a citric floral Aviation. You now have permission to begin your weekend

submitted 24 days ago • 4 comments

Strong defence of Lord Hermer, a fine, respected, experienced and principled lawyer who really cares about the rule of law. All things you might hope for and prize in an Attorney General

submitted 24 days ago • 3 comments