The Russia sanctions have been weathered far better than many expected in part due to the good fortune of a mild winter. I don't recognise what you mean by humbling. China is emerging from zero covid… (View Post)

As someone who lives here I can't say I recognise Mark Drakeford's stratospheric level of support. Obviously he'd like to portray himself as a leader of the nation but he hardly registers with most p… (View Post)

Undoubtedly but I was surprised how difficult it seemed to pay earlier year NICs when I looked into doing it. I'm trying to give them money. I say that as a civil servant. (View Post)

Took quite a long time though. Will people accept being poorer on the promise that in 50/100 years the country will be comparatively wealthier? (View Post)

Are you saying that the UK position is based on their interpretation of Bangladeshi law rather than what the Bangladeshis are saying? That strikes me as absurd. There cannot be a realistic prospect o… (View Post)