This is right. Export goods for the global market have in them an essence of that country's character, or perceptions of character. They have to, to succeed. It's not just the intrinsic pro… (View Post)

The Bank likes to think in terms of inflation *in the medium term*, so will want it back at 2% or so in around 24 months, or that's what it'll tell itself. And to get there, you need to mak… (View Post)

In the unlikely but plausible scenario that the SNP are effectively king-makers but won't actively back Labour into office without a referendum guarantee, then - assuming Starmer isn't will… (View Post)

On topic, I don't agree and wonder whether Mike is being overly-influenced by the result in Bedford. In reality, London voters were already pre-distributing their Con/Lab preference despite the … (View Post)

Turmp is a simple person easily over-complicated in analysis. When he says something, he means it - in the moment at least (consistency is not a strong suit of his). (View Post)