There's much in that. Shifting resources away from things where the consequences are someone else's problem is, of course, appealing to hard pressed councils (and others) trying to balance … (View Post)

I thought the whole point of economics was that no one really understand economics - 'the dismal science' etc. Having said that, @OnlyLivingBoy might claim some expertise, earning his livin… (View Post)

From what I saw of the ONS when I worked in an adjacent government office (shared canteen) I think if I worked there I'd have a constantly pessimistic outlook too. Give them a new office, pay ri… (View Post)

Should I be embarrassed to be a Centrist Dad who has never picked up a copy (is it in print, even?) not been to the website - except, probably, if I've followed links to stories from here? I… (View Post)

I think part of the problem, partly alluded to in the excellent header, is that radical solutions (which are needed) will break some things for some voters, probably existing LD voters in particular.… (View Post)