The part that bemuses me most is the idiotic thinking that cuts save money. That we can simply spend less and cut teacher numbers, or cut the social provision for services in poor areas, or cut the n… (View Post)

I disagree. There is a veneer of economic output in places, and not even that in large parts of the country. Hospitality appears to have had a poor Christmas, retail likewise. People are struggling f… (View Post)

You might not want 30p near anything, but a lot of people would prefer him to the big party choices. He connects with people because he addresses their issues. You’re absolutely right that they will … (View Post)

Go further - popular Conservatism. You can’t just say “small state, sound money” - the country is broken and so many of our communities are shabby through a lack of investment. What we need is growth… (View Post)

I'm 48 and I'm diversifying: 1. Food industry consulting - big group of main clients plus another I am developing a project with which may become the main revenue feed later this year. 2. Y… (View Post)