One other thing- it's perfectly legitimate to say "Brexit has made us poorer in GDP terms, but richer in other (non-cash) ways." Same for immigration restrictions. It's arguable, … (View Post)

Two beliefs on the populist right; 1 Britain's GDP performance since 2016 has been fine and Brexit wasn't a problem. 2 Britain's GDP has been artificially inflated by the immigration s… (View Post)

Most of our problems as a country- of any democratic country- follow on from previous decisions democratically taken. Good luck winning an election saying that out loud, though. (View Post)

Which has always been the essence of Centrist Father (what else is a Paternalist?) Conservatism- reform enough to stop revolution. Becoming the party of the retired (more pensions, no more houses, no… (View Post)

Those pointing to FON as the truthful heretics ought to be careful what they wish for... The same company picks up a very high Green share. Pretty sure that's also due to the aggressiveness of F… (View Post)