Excellent balanced thread from David Herdson (of this parish) on the Erdington by-election. https://twitter.com/DavidHerdson/status/1499686747197874178 "Indeed, looking forward to May, unless La… (View Post)

I think the UK's commitment to Ukraine - which began well before the conflict - is eminently defensible. However I certainly agree that BJ will gain very little benefit from it, and any Tory MPs who … (View Post)

The horrible irony is that in the States the Trumpists are battening on to this and benefiting. It's like a vicious circle, all of it undermining the West. (View Post)

Poetry is wonderful. The one form of writing that you can read over and over again. Just like the way some music bears, indeed benefits from, repeated listens. Just find the poets that work for you. … (View Post)

Very interesting, and comprehensible for non-finance people like me, article on the impact the Fed and ECB could have on the Russian economy. Could be utterly devastating. Hope, then? https://www.the… (View Post)