[DaveinGermany]

Originally Posted by garinda

Perhaps it's partly due to the traditional working classes, bettering themselves, and prefering to sup in oak panelled bars, in the swankier parts of in London, rather than in the old style working mens' clubs.

Hyndburn MP Graham Jones' concern over the rise of a ?pro-politician? (From Lancashire Telegraph)


Well, it could explain about 95% of closures, I'd say.

Pro Politician ??? I thought the "Pro" stood for something else at first as they all seem to be selling themselves for gain, then I read the article & saw he meant "Professional".