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From Farage the grifting backscratcher. What could possibly go wrong. Watch this space.
May 9, 2025 at 2:48 PM
From Farage the grifting backscratcher. What could possibly go wrong. Watch this space.
If only we had something to compare it with.
January 29, 2025 at 9:29 PM
If only we had something to compare it with.
He was weak,inexperienced and in way over his head - exactly what Johnson was after
January 25, 2025 at 1:46 PM
He was weak,inexperienced and in way over his head - exactly what Johnson was after
Plaga Oligarchia
December 18, 2024 at 9:51 PM
Plaga Oligarchia
As a ex LA CEx there is much to commend in this. I hope MPs will push for more, esp fiscal devolution, in the Bill. Civil Service won’t let go of powers without a fight. Also unitarisation will be a huge distraction sucking up resources & leadership focus for at least 2 yrs, an unnecessary fight imo
December 17, 2024 at 8:47 AM
As a ex LA CEx there is much to commend in this. I hope MPs will push for more, esp fiscal devolution, in the Bill. Civil Service won’t let go of powers without a fight. Also unitarisation will be a huge distraction sucking up resources & leadership focus for at least 2 yrs, an unnecessary fight imo
It’s a long read. Lot of good stuff.Disappointingly very little on fiscal devolution (the acid test!) - I sense the dead hand of the CS protecting its turf. Hopefully opportunities for MPs to push for more at Bill stage. Also unitarisation will prove a massive distraction for questionable gains imo
December 16, 2024 at 9:26 PM
It’s a long read. Lot of good stuff.Disappointingly very little on fiscal devolution (the acid test!) - I sense the dead hand of the CS protecting its turf. Hopefully opportunities for MPs to push for more at Bill stage. Also unitarisation will prove a massive distraction for questionable gains imo
Dear Polish/Eastern European builders.. we’re sorry then. We didn’t mean to be arseholes. We now know sovereignty doesn’t lay bricks/foundations, cut wood or build things generally. Please come back & we promise not to be arseholes again (Yes Farage is still a cunt but most people see that now)
December 14, 2024 at 11:50 PM
Dear Polish/Eastern European builders.. we’re sorry then. We didn’t mean to be arseholes. We now know sovereignty doesn’t lay bricks/foundations, cut wood or build things generally. Please come back & we promise not to be arseholes again (Yes Farage is still a cunt but most people see that now)
Whatever you say boss 😂
December 14, 2024 at 11:03 PM
Whatever you say boss 😂
Regardless of the rights & wrongs of unitarisation, as an ex LA CEO directly involved in a reorganisation, this would be a case of very bad timing by the Govt. Reorg diverts strategic leadership capacity internally for at least 2 yrs often longer. To the detriment of focus by LAs on economic growth
December 13, 2024 at 9:39 PM
Regardless of the rights & wrongs of unitarisation, as an ex LA CEO directly involved in a reorganisation, this would be a case of very bad timing by the Govt. Reorg diverts strategic leadership capacity internally for at least 2 yrs often longer. To the detriment of focus by LAs on economic growth
Cue letters into the 22 Committee Chairman in time for Christmas!
December 13, 2024 at 5:25 PM
Cue letters into the 22 Committee Chairman in time for Christmas!
Obviously all a bit young to remember Monty Python’s parrot sketch.The Conservative Party is already bereft of life as it were
December 11, 2024 at 10:44 PM
Obviously all a bit young to remember Monty Python’s parrot sketch.The Conservative Party is already bereft of life as it were
Farage is cyanide wrapped in salted milk chocolate.Tempting but ultimately fatal
December 5, 2024 at 11:13 PM
Farage is cyanide wrapped in salted milk chocolate.Tempting but ultimately fatal
Unfortunately Alastair missed out the fact that Brexit has made Farage much,much richer. Fair enough, well played Farage & his money men backers, but us plebs can go hang. But please don’t vote for this utter charlatan
December 5, 2024 at 10:33 PM
Unfortunately Alastair missed out the fact that Brexit has made Farage much,much richer. Fair enough, well played Farage & his money men backers, but us plebs can go hang. But please don’t vote for this utter charlatan
It’s precisely what he does want. As PE would say - trebles all round! I do hope Labour aren’t so naive as to allow USA style healthcare here. Being ill shouldn’t put you at a real risk of bankruptcy (if you’re middle class) or dead (if you’re poor)
December 5, 2024 at 8:20 PM
It’s precisely what he does want. As PE would say - trebles all round! I do hope Labour aren’t so naive as to allow USA style healthcare here. Being ill shouldn’t put you at a real risk of bankruptcy (if you’re middle class) or dead (if you’re poor)
If you just boil this down to Party political interest over all else this is still very short-sighted. Starmer should realise the last 100yrs have taught us Labour spend more time in opposition than govt under FPP. Genuine PR would give them higher chance to be in Govt.
December 4, 2024 at 2:12 PM
If you just boil this down to Party political interest over all else this is still very short-sighted. Starmer should realise the last 100yrs have taught us Labour spend more time in opposition than govt under FPP. Genuine PR would give them higher chance to be in Govt.
Good news.But he’ll probably threaten to sue them.
December 4, 2024 at 8:06 AM
Good news.But he’ll probably threaten to sue them.
I hope he makes the donation & Reform accept it. I’ll look forward to the ensuing prosecutions and extradition request.
December 1, 2024 at 8:10 PM
I hope he makes the donation & Reform accept it. I’ll look forward to the ensuing prosecutions and extradition request.
Most days. Far more than conventional inc hob/microwave ovens combined. Most foods are better when cooked in an AF rather than alternatives.
December 1, 2024 at 8:07 PM
Most days. Far more than conventional inc hob/microwave ovens combined. Most foods are better when cooked in an AF rather than alternatives.
Welcome to the light side!
November 19, 2024 at 7:41 PM
Welcome to the light side!