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.
Gutter politics brings parliament into further disrepute
22/02/2024
Frank McKenna condemns the gutter politics of the SNP which brought parliament into disrepute this week.
Hoyle on the hook
22/02/2024
Jim reflects on the Speakership of Lindsay Hoyle, the forthcoming Rochdale by election and possibly (not another one) in Lancashire.
Lack of confidence could still cost Labour the election
15/02/2024
Labour has been reminded of the old adage ‘a week is a long time in politics’. Frank McKenna reflects on a tough seven days for Keir Starmer and his team.
Gateway for Galloway?
15/02/2024
Jim thinks George Galloway has a real chance of winning the Rochdale by election. He reflects on the mistakes Labour made and whether it will have longer term consequences this General Election year.
A week in America | 16 February 2024
15/02/2024
After yet another mass shooting in America, this time as people are celebrating Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory, Martin Liptrot discusses America’s relationship with guns.