I hadn't realised that and you're right! Group performance is more engaging - big exceptions apply of course. (View Post)

There is research showing that borrowing costs relative to the inflation rate came down after Gordon Brown moved interest rate decisions to the Bank of England. Quite a useful discount as I recall. Y… (View Post)

As we're talking public finances and as Reform are on track for a comfortable majority at the next election, the significant news today is that Farage intends to abolish the OBR. Along with his … (View Post)

Rodriguez has no interest in admitting to be an American agent obviously, while the Americans probably don't care if she admits or not. I would look at whether the observations and facts fit oth… (View Post)

. I think Starmer's calculation is 1. The UK has little interest in Venezuela 2. Annoying Trump could be be damaging in several practical ways for no benefit. 3. The principle of domestic sovere… (View Post)