I didn’t until a fascinating little project years ago when Ferrero were attempting an ill-fated white knight takeover of Cadburys by teaming up with Hersheys (in the end, as we know, Kraft got Cadbur… (View Post)

When Lib Dems are the challenger they usually give pretty accurate predictions based on canvassing returns (though typically deliberately downgraded a little to GTVO) but I’m not sure that’s been tru… (View Post)

I predict the lowest turnout on record of any major council elections. (View Post)

Good evening from the rooftop bar at the LondonHouse Chicago, where a small beer just set me back $11. Shit weather here today, which is a shame. But some excellent skyscraper architecture to look at… (View Post)

Almost certainly a string of frosts next week at my vineyard, as it’s in a sheltered valley. Bloody annoying because I’ve gone nearly a month without frost. For the second year in a row it’s waited u… (View Post)