I think this affects economic growth as well. In this country there are many millions who are doing very well - they might have the means to do better but they don't have the motivation. There are al… (View Post)

The defence cuts in the 1990s were referred to as the 'peace dividend'. As there's been increasing less peace since September 2001 the 'profit' which allowed that 'peace dividend' to be paid has long… (View Post)

It does seem bizarre to me that a country which idolises guns so much chooses such a complicated execution method. Selling the places in a firing squad would also be very lucrative. (View Post)

One of the problems with HS2 is that it was from London to the North. If people had really wanted it to be built it would have been done so from the North to London. (View Post)

Too many Conservative MPs want to argue among themselves instead of governing. So a non-governing government for the rest of the year suits them well. (View Post)