One aspect of that is that executive earnings have grown too rapidly compared to those of employees, or indeed shareholders. It doesn't encourage productivity growth if too high a proportion of the r… (View Post)

Its not just about how big the economy is or how much of that is spent on the NHS. Its also how effectively that money is spent. The NHS is a long way down the law of diminishing returns path, Encour… (View Post)

Only £170bn ??? Why not a gazillion bazillion trillion ? Given that we have full employment and more immigration than the country can cope with where does this extra money come from ? (View Post)

Gerry Fitt certainly had a gun. And needed to use it: In 1976, armed with a pistol, he faced down a mob of IRA supporters who had invaded his home in Belfast. "The thoughts that went through my … (View Post)

As was pointed out on PB at the time. How long ago it seems now. The Conservative voting coalition is now dependent upon affluent oldies, Home Counties rich and skilled working class in areas with af… (View Post)