15 December 2020
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Rumours are that the Governments of the UK’s four nations are reconsidering the COVID-19 rules for Christmas. I put it to them that they really need to make up their minds as some of us have made plans and we … Continue reading
29 October 2019
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In answer to my own question, I think it is easiest to trust someone who has proven themselves trustworthy. You might give someone the benefit of the doubt but, the bigger the stakes, the more it is wise to not … Continue reading
16 May 2019
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This time next week, the UK will be voting in the European elections, possibly for the last time (or possibly not). In most of our elections, we vote for individual people who represent a party. When voting for a member … Continue reading
25 March 2019
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By the time you read this, the figure will probably be wrong. I’m typing this post up on Sunday night to appear on Monday morning, since I’ve got a busy day tomorrow. I’m talking about the petition for the UK … Continue reading
12 February 2019
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At time of writing, 29 March 2019, is when Britain is set to drive off the Brexit cliff with no deal agreed. However, a news story I heard this morning reminded me that many companies are already feeling the bite. … Continue reading
22 November 2018
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It has been a little while since I last opined about politics but, with the current state of the Brexit negotiations, it feels like time to stick my head above the parapet again. After extended negotiations, a deal has finally … Continue reading
9 July 2018
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I was busy on Friday and missed the reports about Theresa May’s Chequers accord on Brexit; by the time it came to catching up this morning, senior cabinet ministers have started dropping like flies (insert frustrated rant about the Tory … Continue reading
31 January 2018
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More video, but this time on a political theme. I was intrigued to see how Lord Lisvane would talk about nervous aunts and tie it into the theme of Brexit: I think he actually makes a very good point. Would … Continue reading
5 September 2017
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On Facebook today I spotted a link to an article from a little over a year ago by Nick Clegg. It was entitled: Nick Clegg: what you will wake up to if we vote to Leave…. Originally published on 22 … Continue reading
4 April 2017
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Gibraltar, a little bit of rock sticking into the Mediterranean from the bottom of Spain, has been in the news this week. The inhabitants hold it to be a little bit of Britain; the neighbours are far from convinced. Theresa … Continue reading