Is the 30bn hole the original 20bn hole + 10bn, or is it a new 30bn hole ontop? I'm losing track. Somewhat tangentially, I was looking about for a Frank Zappa track tonight and came across this : htt… (View Post)

I know current parliament can't bind future parliament. But is there much of a precedent for "we will increase income tax for five years and then reduce it again. That is beyond this parliament … (View Post)

If you ever end up in Glasgow - get chatting to the owner of "The Wee Beer Shop". Proper beer geek. And get him talking about music - Pink Floyd, The Orb, Spiritualized, The Fall - anything… (View Post)

You say 'wasted' - I say "invested in our AI future. We will be a superpower. I have a speech on my autocue. British values. And hard working families struggling with the cost of living left to … (View Post)

Hugely financed company with previous experience and being able to do the job quickly sounds like they'll pass on those cost-savings! Hurrah! (View Post)