Yes it's a funny one isn't it. I suspect its a) convenient to do down someone's working class credentials when we disagree with them b) somehow linked to accent... To my mind, the whole label is usel… (View Post)

Highest growth in the G7 Disposable incomes rise fastest since Thatcher NHS waiting lists falling Asylum backlog about half what it was in June 2023 Probably the best US tariff rate anyone has managed (View Post)

Interesting header - thank you. My suspicion is that the most realistic threat to Starmer in this parliament comes from the (relatively speaking) left of his party. (View Post)

How far is that Trump specific, Republican specific or America from now on? I guess the hope is that Donald goes, the Democrats win, things go back to normal. For myself, I think it's clear that Euro… (View Post)

I'd be very happy with scrapping stamp duty for an annual % tax on more expensive homes. Raise money, make it easier for people to move and downsize. https://www.theguardian.com/money/2025/aug/18/rac… (View Post)