You're confusing two separate things here. The government could ditch the triple lock as a long-term commitment (and should do so, because of its long-term ratchet effect). But that wouldn't have to … (View Post)

Sssh, they haven't noticed that. (View Post)

Off topic (though I suppose related to it), this is a very interesting little thread by the excellent @PaulMainwood on excess deaths statistics: https://twitter.com/PaulMainwood/status/15852260653786… (View Post)

Yes, indeed. Braverman is a bit of a downer, though. (View Post)

Dammit, I think I'll open the champagne anyway. (View Post)