On topic, if Rayner is the best the Labour left has, they really are hopeless. I mean, they're obviously complete idiots in government, or they wouldn't be the far left, but even they surel… (View Post)

I don't think that's mainly what's wrong with the argument about membership of the Euro. In fact, because of the operational independence of the Bank of England and the constraints of … (View Post)

I saw Sir Anthony Meyer talk during his brief period of fame. It's decades ago now, of course, but the first thing he said, and the only thing I remember all these years later, was "Unlike … (View Post)

Yes, the main problem with that would be finding the £30-50 billion or so that it would cost over the next 30 years or so. Also it would of course advantage a wealthier section of society at the expe… (View Post)

The trouble is: a) they didn't promise any change in 2024 - because they needed to keep floating voters on board their manifesto was paper-thin b) any new leadership will be selected by party me… (View Post)