It is cutting through. Maybe not in specifics (though a few are) but certainly as a vibe. Where's Labour's narrative and self-proclaimed mission? It wasn't effectively laid out before the election an… (View Post)

Thing is, I find much more intellectual challenge, debate and activity on BlueSky than X. Noise isn't discussion or information, and it's much harder than it used to be to find the interesting stuff … (View Post)

The rise in the minimum wage ahead of inflation or earnings in general probably does account for the bottom sector - or at least, those in work - maintaining their share. But what the raw figures don… (View Post)

As you note though, the dullness is a feature rather than a bug. Now, you may have an unusually high appetite for activity, excitement and stimulation - your life history, such as I know of it, would… (View Post)

I agree with that. There seems to be a belief among many that boycotting a single match will have profound political consequences. It won't. Almost all sporting and other cultural and moral boycotts … (View Post)