Its interesting that in P&P the two unpleasant people - Wickham and Collins - both had jobs, respectable middle class jobs as an army officer and clergyman, but still jobs. Mrs Bennett, the daugh… (View Post)

For which all those in wealth creation are thankful. If you want a higher exchange rate then Britain needs to: 1) Live within its means 2) Increase its savings rate 3) Increase its productivity Witho… (View Post)

I get the impression that some people are bitter that Britain industrialised first, perhaps even than Britain industrialised at all. (View Post)

Claims were exaggerated before and after depending on people's views but the official Treasury prediction was that there would be an immediate four quarter recession after a Leave vote: Britain’s eco… (View Post)

English nationalism is associated with stopping immigrants. Scottish nationalism is associated with increasing public spending. Welsh nationalism is associated with speaking Welsh. (View Post)