I used to work a lot with local government, twenty years ago. Even in those comparatively well-funded days, the main focus of local councils was how on earth to afford the child protection and social… (View Post)

One of the poorest parts of Italy. All my life, British public spaces have looked cheap, run-down, and littered with clumsy signage and utilities. Not always, but often. I’ve wondered why this is for… (View Post)

This is critical. Whatever you think of the ECHR in narrow terms, Britain does not exist in splendid isolation. Leaving international organisations has effects. I am seasick from the row forward and … (View Post)

I think it’s quite good. I also like Richey Rish, which I think works better than Rishi Rich. (View Post)

The abandonment of plans for the Lower Thames Crossing is depressing. As one half of a reasonably well-paid couple of professionals, what incentive is Rishi Sunak providing me to return to the UK and… (View Post)