So with today's employment and earnings data we know what Labour is starting with: Unemployment 4.2% Inflation 2.0% Real regular pay 3.4% Compared with what the previous Labour government left b… (View Post)

Indeed. Likewise in Cuba where back in 1980 there was this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mariel_boatlift which included: The U.S. government claimed to be ready to accept Marielito refugees with ope… (View Post)

If there's one thing that people should have learnt its that making long term political predictions is near pointless. (View Post)

Why wouldn't they - criminals, disabled, homeless, drug addicts, unemployables - the people who cause most societal problems and are a drain on government resources. It is after all what this co… (View Post)

I wonder if its relatively easy to get bronzes and perhaps silvers by spending big money. But golds are more dependent upon how many 'great' sportspeople you have available. (View Post)