The only justification for emergency powers is when, like during a war, the government needs to take decisions too quickly to consult Parliament. That hasn't applied since March last year, if th… (View Post)

... and the clocks have gone back, pointlessly making the next five months even more depressing than they need to be. (View Post)

On topic, the cost of living crisis and economic decline generally are self-inflicted wounds (like putting the clocks back). It is an inevitable consequence of us forgetting the supply-side lessons t… (View Post)

Interesting article, but doesn't really discuss WHY, beyond some reference to national trends, the race is so close in a fairly Democratic state. From friends in DC, I hear there are three main … (View Post)

I doubt Starmer will go before the election unless the polling turns from the poor to the catastrophic again. I don't see him having the humility or self-awareness that decision would need. As f… (View Post)