On topic: REF's biggest strength is the same as its biggest weakness - Nigel Farage. He's a top drawer politician at a time when we don't have many but they are sooo reliant on him. If… (View Post)

Generally speaking I think randomness and luck play a bigger role in a country's economic performance over any period of just a few years than the quality or policies of its government. (View Post)

They're getting a good solid racist as Defense Secretary, I believe? (View Post)

But we're right at the start of the election cycle. The idea is to have a solid and rapidly improving economy by around spring 2027. The last thing you want to do is peak too early. History is l… (View Post)

We're in Western Europe. Can't see that changing under any government. (View Post)