The idea that women aren't having children because of "bitter old academics" is ridiculous enough to require a bit more than anecdata. (View Post)

As would I. The popularity of a customs union in current polling isn't I suspect really about a CU, so much as the unpopularity of Brexit. Freedom of movement would also open up the possibility … (View Post)

If we're going to forensically analyse government contracts, it might b sensible to start with the big ticket items. An £11m contract is basically not even random noise. I recall posting a few o… (View Post)

France is going to build a new nuclear powered aircraft carrier. https://x.com/NavyLookout/status/2002784804044202482 (View Post)

And in any event, it's this sort of stuff which matters. - £38 billion for a nuclear reactor - £49 billion for a runway - £2.5 billion for a tramway - £80 billion for a railway line - £15 billio… (View Post)