You inherit the situation you inherit. If you do a massive giveaway and the markets don't buy it you're screwed. No-one forced them to do it. I'd agree the 45p change is inconsequential but it resona… (View Post)

Because she genuinely believes it. And pleasing the super rich with the 45p cut wasn't really the problem. It was the total package of the giveaway. It's not rocket science. You borrow lots of money,… (View Post)

I presume Kwarteng's plans need to be voted on? Is there any chance that MPs will back it? He wants a giveaway and can't cost it. He might as well just say 'trust me.' Couldn't all this nonsense be s… (View Post)

The commentary from the US is somewhat odd. Maybe we have overreacted somewhat? I notice that Paul Krugman and Simon Wren Lewis, two economists who I don't ever remember saying much good about the Co… (View Post)

Goodnight all. Look forward to seeing you all tomorrow for another day of Sterling watch. (The currency not the player). (View Post)