Gavin Jackson
@gavinjackson.bsky.social
Mumbai correspondent at the Economist
I think the only way it would cease to be grating is a change of prime minister to someone who was more of a contrast with Polanski.
January 20, 2026 at 10:59 AM
I think the only way it would cease to be grating is a change of prime minister to someone who was more of a contrast with Polanski.
I have no power to allow or disallow any criticism of anyone
January 20, 2026 at 10:57 AM
I have no power to allow or disallow any criticism of anyone
More grating because Keir Starmer is the actual prime minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland so his unseriousness matters a lot more.
January 20, 2026 at 10:54 AM
More grating because Keir Starmer is the actual prime minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland so his unseriousness matters a lot more.
How much could Ireland get
January 20, 2026 at 10:38 AM
How much could Ireland get
How much could Ireland get for it?
January 20, 2026 at 10:03 AM
How much could Ireland get for it?
Would you believe the very very big country of India also faces diplomatic challenges.
January 20, 2026 at 8:26 AM
Would you believe the very very big country of India also faces diplomatic challenges.
Based on Denmark, it doesn't seem great for small countries that are part of the EU and NATO either.
January 20, 2026 at 8:21 AM
Based on Denmark, it doesn't seem great for small countries that are part of the EU and NATO either.
Farm it out to G4S
January 19, 2026 at 10:53 AM
Farm it out to G4S
Just so much assumed knowledge what is a fortified tower with non-castle features? What were social media algorithms in the mid 2010s? Who is Novara?
January 18, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Just so much assumed knowledge what is a fortified tower with non-castle features? What were social media algorithms in the mid 2010s? Who is Novara?
What you just said
January 18, 2026 at 2:16 PM
What you just said
I believe the curve has changed shape and young people are now more likely to report being unhappy than the old.
January 18, 2026 at 1:18 PM
I believe the curve has changed shape and young people are now more likely to report being unhappy than the old.
Why would that start a couple of weeks after the general election?
January 18, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Why would that start a couple of weeks after the general election?
Not sure lower Indian usage would give the right message unfortunately.
January 18, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Not sure lower Indian usage would give the right message unfortunately.
Yes I am suggesting one that would be easy.
January 18, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Yes I am suggesting one that would be easy.
Winter fuel allowance?
January 18, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Winter fuel allowance?
BlueSky is American
January 18, 2026 at 11:35 AM
BlueSky is American
I am one of the dozens of people worldwide who is not American.
January 18, 2026 at 11:28 AM
I am one of the dozens of people worldwide who is not American.
you occasionally find steak restaurants that boast USDA prime beef
January 16, 2026 at 12:30 PM
you occasionally find steak restaurants that boast USDA prime beef