"If Labour loses the next election I think there will be a real serious rethink by a number of unions, including Unite, about our future relationships and the constitution of our political alliances."

What is needed are more intelligent electrical products that turn themselves off when not in use, quick and cheap energy-saving/insulation solutions for old buildings, and a serious rethink on new buildings being constructed.

It needs a serious rethink after this year's farce.

The whole thing is nonsensical and outdated for the current age: it needs a serious rethink.

"Any hint of symmetry-breaking would require a serious rethink of our understanding of nature," says Prof Hangst.

But the theatre tent - which had expanded massively this year - needs a serious rethink, partly because architecture and space play a far more important role in shaping theatrical performance than they do for literature or comedy.

The current system requires a serious rethink and strong political will will be needed to secure its modernisation.

So go away Mr Muir and have a serious rethink on the brand of snake oil you are trying to sell us.

More significantly the club had run up a significant debt and a serious rethink of the viability of the national league franchise was undertaken.

It is an indication of a serious rethink about Europe across the continent.