Step away from the lectern and cook a baked potato
14/03/2024
Does the UK government know what racism is? Jo, doesn’t even think they know what a baked potato is?
A week in America | 15 March 2024
14/03/2024
This week, Martin filed his US tax return and noticed something curious happen to his in box and social media feeds… advice, lots of advice, all of it unwarranted.
Both parties agonise over racism
14/03/2024
As the row over racism rages, Jim feels both parties are often guilty of putting pragmatism ahead of principle.
Why More Businesses Could Benefit from Having a Creative Director on the Board
13/03/2024
David O’Hearns, founder and MD at creative agency, Dawn, explains why businesses can benefit from Creative Directors.
Silence is not golden for Sunak and Hunt
07/03/2024
The reaction of Tory MPs to Keir Starmer’s attack on the government in his budget response will be of concern to the Prime Minister and the Chancellor.
Still want the job Rachel?
07/03/2024
In his blog Jim asks if Rachael Reeves still wants the job of Chancellor after Jeremy Hunt has stolen her policies and left a legacy of tax increases and spending cuts.
Origami and the wisdom of Robin Cook
07/03/2024
How does the government expect local councils to continue funding local services despite the numerous cuts.
A week in America | 7 March 2024
07/03/2024
This week we learned who the next Presidential candidates – law suits obliging – are going to be. Martin also looks forward to the State of the Union address which will kick start the longest election campaign in US history.
A week in America | 1 March 2024
29/02/2024
This week Martin looks at the shifting age demographic in America, and wonders where there is money to be made…
Tax cuts when councils on their knees?
29/02/2024
Ahead of next week’s Budget, Jim examines the pressure on the Chancellor for tax cuts, and the consequences if he carries them out.
The deep state, tropes, and Khan’s mates – a week in the life of the modern day conservative party
29/02/2024
Has the Tory Party been taken over by loonies, fruitcakes, and closet racists?
A week in America | 23 February 2024
22/02/2024
This week, Martin considers the challenges place-makers face, and the need to create homes where people genuinely want to live.