In 1945 the post war settlement brought about the most profound re-structuring of the social model since the beginning of the industrial revolution. The well known manifestation of the Welfare State is still with us, although fraying at the edges. But then the underlying principle was for the first time the notion that the standard […]
This is the first of three posts which will appear in the coming days which look at issues which will arise after Brexit. The harder the Brexit, the more their conclusions will apply. Today we examine something which has become troubling. The EU operates, once decisions have been taken, at close to a single state […]
It is too early to make a meaningful judgement on the Trump visit and or the government’s situation after the publication of its Brexit plans and resignations. But it is possible to have a few thoughts. The Sun Article. If you listen to the video, this blog is in agreement with much of what Trump […]
Most people in their heart of hearts did not think it was possible. Moreover a small country simply does not have the resources to mount a rescue more complex than anything thus far attempted in cave rescue history. Yet Thailand managed not only to bring remarkable teams from every discipline you can imagine to focus […]
There can hardly be a political appointment of less significance than vice-chair of the Tory party, but two of them have today resigned over May’s plan for Brexit. It should be the Prime Minister’s aim to rid her administration, even down to such obscure levels, of hard Brexiteers who cannot support a sensible economy driven […]
Better. This is why. The hard line Brexiteers are in a state of shock as they see their dream crumble. They have only themselves to blame by putting ideology before planning, soundbites before programmes, dreams above reality and jingoism before judgement. They do not have a majority in the country, they do not have a […]
To describe the current state of collapse and confusion as a Cabinet crisis is to understate the case. Once again it is appropriate to reflect on Lincoln’s historic line. A house divided against itself cannot stand. Apply it to the fiasco at the heart of our country. A party divided against itself cannot govern. The […]
Yesterday May said at Prime Minister’s Questions the government would ensure “we are out of the customs union, that we are out of the single market, that we are out of the jurisdiction of the European Court of Justice, we are out of the Common Agricultural Policy, we are out of the Common Fisheries Policy, […]