Farage’s political track record is poor. The moment anyone tries to hold him to account, he runs a mile. How long will it be before
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The neoliberal’s prayer
From Mike Parr, a equal commentator on this blog: Our market which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy perfect competition come. Thy will
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It’s nice to be popular, but…
I do, on occasion, note the increasing popularity of this blog and its related YouTube channel in posts on this site. I do so with
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Is there any value left in Labour?
There was an article in the Guardian this week that appeared to discuss the conditions for a revival of the fortunes of the Labour Party,
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Trump wants to stop people thinking
Trump’s plans to control films that can be seen in the USA and what can be taught in US universities are all about full-on thought
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Pope Leo XIV
I am not a Catholic, but I know a great many people who are. My wife was brought up as one. As she says, you
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What is it about words that Keir Starmer does not understand?
Keir Starmer was at the official VE Day service at Westminster Abbey yesterday. Someone in the clergy there, I hope deliberately, gave him the job
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The Bank of England is determined to deliver a UK banking crisis
Yesterday, I noted the reckless relaxation of mortgage lending rules by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority, which are bound to prejudice some borrowers and increase
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Are the UK’s universities failing financially?
Forty per cent of the UK’s universities are now running deficits. Next year, it is expected that 75% will. How long is it before some
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