Dining across the divide: ‘I worry the England flag is seen as racist – even at the World Cup’

A retired teacher and a resident doctor found common ground over the NHS, but how did they fare on pensions? Want to meet someone from across the divide? Click here to find out how Occupation Resident doctor and postgraduate researcher Voting record Labour in two general elections. Describes herself as “socially left, economically slightly more conservative” Amuse bouche When her university works with researchers from overseas, Saima enjoys telling them about the Tudors. “They’ve got personal drama, worldwide navigation, it’s a nice part of history” Voting record Liz lived in France for 30 years and was disenfranchised. Since returning six years ago, she has voted Labour and Green Amuse bouche Liz’s twins were born at 10 to midnight and two minutes past. “The obstetrician asked if I wanted to cheat so they had the same birthday. I said, no way. It’s been great – one day we’d have a party, the next go to a restaurant” Liz When I saw Saima I thought: “We’re going to get on.” She was smiley and lovely. We talked about travelling: she’s done Europe, I’ve travelled a lot. Saima I had an idea about the kind of person I was going to meet, and L