High inflation and low growth new normal? High inflation and low growth new normal? The UK is suffering from Brexit-related inflation, supply shock energy and covid, with... June 19, 2022 Economics / Journal / Politics
Governments proactive, opposition parties are reactive. Governments are proactive, and opposition parties are reactive. How opposition parties react to events makes or breaks them. In politics,... June 10, 2022 Journal / Politics
Boris Johnson no confidence no power Boris Johnson no confidence no power Boris Johnson has won a vote of no confidence, 211 to 148. End of... June 7, 2022 Journal / Politics
Outcome of next general election has various scenarios. Outcome of next general election has various scenarios. 80+ seat Tory majority 40+ seat Tory majority Small Tory majority Hung... June 4, 2022 Politics / Thoughts
Platinum jubilee – my republican lean Platinum jubilee – my republican lean Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her platinum jubilee this month. During her reign she been... June 2, 2022 Thoughts
Easing the cost-of-living crisis Easing the cost-of-living crisis Massive fall in real disposable incomes, started back in 2021 forecasts won’t end until 2024. Rapid... May 29, 2022 Politics
It’s a Sin It’s a Sin HIV/AIDS robbed us of many people during the 1980/90s. Yet the stories behind it never really been... May 25, 2022 Journal
I have covid I have covid At the start of the week, I tested positive for covid. Finally happened so far been able... March 10, 2022 Journal
Morality is not black and white Morality is colourful never just black and white. Politics is about priorities; each choice leads to different outcomes. Choices are... March 6, 2022 Politics
Ukraine failure of foreign policy and diplomacy Ukraine failure of foreign policy and diplomacy Modern world has created 24/7 news cycle, consumed by one thing. Often forget... February 28, 2022 Journal / Politics