It’s odd how much happens in a week when you just don’t feel up to writing. Some are big, but many are small and yet
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A little tentatively, and with some tweaks, here and there
A little tentatively, I am back at my desk. I’ve learned a lot in the last week. I have learned I can go a week
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The OECD is asking developing countries to tax on the basis of make believe, and that’s not good enough
During the last week the BEPS Monitoring Group of NGOs and civil society organisations, of which I am a member, made a submission to the
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On the value of a local hospital
I have mentioned my gratitude to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn over the last couple of days. Officially the hospital is on the CQC
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A vote of thanks
Another quick update. First, again, my thanks to all who have sent good wishes. My apologies if I have not acknowledged each individually. Second, it's
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It had to happen
I always knew the day would come when I had to spend my first night in hospital for reason of my own health for the
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An answer to Polly Toynbee’s question
I noted, belatedly, that Polly Toynbee, writing in the Guardian yesterday about the composition of the HMRC board, said: Why isn't Murphy on that board?
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The People’s Parliament, tonight: apologies for absence
First, thanks for many messages of goodwill yesterday. I am, for once, by and large heeding your collective advice. Second, apologies to those going to
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With apologies
My apologies for no blogging yesterday. I regret there may be little more today. I had to make one of my rare visits to a
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