That’s why I think it’s best to think of Russia as what it is: a hybrid entity combining aspects of terrorism and aspects of international organised crime. It doesn’t have the wherewithal to invade a… (View Post)

The Lib Dems flatlining in the polls mid-term (and after a small jump post-election) isnt exactly a stellar performance, but it’s actually reasonably good by historical standards. The party tends to … (View Post)

Croydon remains what it always was: utilitarian. With some tatty outskirts and some posh outskirts. Around me: Brockley, Deptford, New X, Lewisham, Nunhead, Peckham, all somewhat smarter with more go… (View Post)

And 30 year gilts are down a little. We’re still at the top of the G7 though. We need to get back into the pack like we were only a few years ago. (View Post)

Daily Central England Temperature record watch: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/hadobs/hadcet/cet_info_mean.html Now only +0.92C for the rest of December for this year to be the warmest on record. (View Post)