I note that the Civil Service have managed to inflict Capita on themselves, by getting them to run their pensions. You've got respect that kind of selfless solidarity with the general public - i… (View Post)

Should really be higher for women - at age 68 a man's LE is 86, a woman 88. (View Post)

What we really need is routine regional GDP reporting. London/SE dominate output so slow growth there makes the headline number look crap. By my maths London could have -1% growth, the NE of England … (View Post)

There are two distinct visions for a High Street - one where you drive in, buy a TV once every 10 years, drive home. Somehow this model takes on and beats Amazon despite their giant tax advantages an… (View Post)

Not sure that's much evidence tbh - how do we know they swicthed to Reform rather than just staying at home? Or maybe all those Conservatives voters switched to Plaid (I joke but there are a cou… (View Post)