david_herdson

Comparative advantage is fine providing that both the partner countries and the overall trading framework are reliable. That particularly matters for essentials. Ultra-low cost clothing is something … (View Post)

Not exactly great optics but there's a whole world hidden in that 'if' and 'but'. On the other hand, it's yet another senior leader within an industry suppressing (or at the least, modifying greatly … (View Post)

Yes. An ICM poll on 24-26 Sept 2003 (about a week after the Lib Dems gained Brent East from Labour), had a three-way Con/Lab/LD tie on 31 points each. I can't see any other instances, although there … (View Post)

Improved productivity invariably results from: - better training; - better technology; - better working practices. Is is not generally about working 'harder', as such. I imagine there are opportuniti… (View Post)

I agree. Although I suspect there is a difference, in that Sharif's case was probably politically motivated, with the initiative coming from the minister, whereas the 'banning driving as a general pu… (View Post)