NO GOOD COMING OF THIS.
01/04/2026
Jim can see no redeeming features in the Iran War with economies facing recession, world institutions damaged and no real peace in sight.
Getting From Here to There in Iran
03/03/2026
Jim looks at all the possible outcomes of the Iran war, and is not optimistic. He also urges caution about the Green victory in Gorton and Denton.
Onwards to Gorton with a Wounded Leader
12/02/2026
Against the continuing fallout of the massive Epstein scandal, Jim assesses how it will play in the forthcoming Gorton and Denton by election
The Return of Empires
14/01/2026
Jim reflects on the breakdown of international order and suggests it poses a fundamental challenge to the mindset of us Europeans.
A thoroughly depressing year
23/12/2025
Jim is not in the festive spirit as he gives 2025 the thumbs down with little sign of optimism for the New Year.
Put up income tax and be done with it!
30/10/2025
Jim urges the Chancellor to take the political flak and put up income tax in the forthcoming budget. He also reflects on the political boomerang the Prime Minister suffered in sacking Lucy Powell.
The Dangers of Overreaching
01/10/2025
Jim identifies three examples of potential overreach by politicians in recent weeks. Nigel Farage on right to remain,Andy Burnham’s leadership ambitions and the Prime Minister’s attack on Reform UK.
PLAYING A PEAKY BLINDER!
18/09/2025
A sense of gloom about the economic prospects is not shared by the West Midlands. That’s Jim’s conclusion having attended two great Downtown events in the last week.
Budget Delay Bad for the Economy
04/09/2025
Jim thinks the late budget on Nov 26th will be bad for business. He also comments on the crisis facing Angela Rayner and the radical new leader of the Green Party.
A Dark Anniversary
07/08/2025
As we mark the 80th anniversary of Hiroshima, Jim reflects on the current nuclear threat and discussions about what is proportionate in the face of aggression whether it be from the Japanese or Hamas.
ONE YEAR TO GET IT RIGHT. THE TICKING CLOCK.
09/07/2025
Jim has a gloomy view about the government’s ability to quickly turn
around its fortunes. He also reflects on the death of Lord Tebbit.