Emily Thornberry is the latest figure to call on the king’s visit to the US to be delayed, citing the ongoing war against Iran The House of Lords last night inflicted three defeats on the government over its plans to reform private pensions, the Press Association reports. PA says: The pension schemes bill aims to increase benefits for members of defined contribution schemes by providing them with more information about their pensions and retirement options, consolidating savings pots and securing better returns. Controversially, the bill includes a reserve power that would force pension schemes to invest in productive assets meant to benefit the UK economy. And you know the land in Washington was built on a swampy wetland. And when it rains, and you have the King of Saudi Arabia ... the King of the UK, I would say King of England, a great guy, he’s coming in very soon. And when it rains, you know what happened? And the rain would go over their feet. Continue reading...