Hello again Nick.
http://i899.photobucket.com/albums/a...4/Welcome2.gifIf you haven't already done so let me direct you to our standard welcome which will link you to other parts of the rules and guidelines you'll find useful.
I look forward to debating with you soon.
Enjoy.

Hi Nick, and welcome to the forum! Since Op's given you the official welcome, all that remains is for me to say enjoy your time here; it really matters not what you affiliation, past experience or interest in politics is, and you'll be far from the only person in the same position. This forum is as much about the social issues surrounding politics as it is politics directly, so I'm quite sure you won't be short of things to say. Incidentally, my BSc was in chemistry and biochemistry, albeit some 30 odd years ago, but a couple of years in a lab was enough for me, though I have kept a general interest up.