@markath.bsky.social
Yes he can speak well, yes he’s passionate, but his economics, immigration and defence policies are totally unicorn. And he noticeably didn’t answer some questions even when pushed. Was like a student JCR debate.
December 2, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Yes he can speak well, yes he’s passionate, but his economics, immigration and defence policies are totally unicorn. And he noticeably didn’t answer some questions even when pushed. Was like a student JCR debate.
Agree. Feels like a budget designed to placate backbenchers rather than actually do what’s right for the country. Party before Country.
November 26, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Agree. Feels like a budget designed to placate backbenchers rather than actually do what’s right for the country. Party before Country.
True that journos would always speculate but in the past the Govnt would say, in effect, wait for the budget. Not fly kites, drag back down those kites and then fly them back up again ad infinitum.
November 24, 2025 at 6:54 PM
True that journos would always speculate but in the past the Govnt would say, in effect, wait for the budget. Not fly kites, drag back down those kites and then fly them back up again ad infinitum.
And for a no doubt equally well informed view of the British Empire keep an eye out for the pending TV adaptation of @willdalrymple.bsky.social The Anarchy.
November 6, 2025 at 5:48 PM
And for a no doubt equally well informed view of the British Empire keep an eye out for the pending TV adaptation of @willdalrymple.bsky.social The Anarchy.
Ditto for EV car subsidy
October 11, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Ditto for EV car subsidy
Will the collective media now pay as much attention to any apparent tax avoidance by Reform MPs and Councillors ? I’m not holding my breath.
September 5, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Will the collective media now pay as much attention to any apparent tax avoidance by Reform MPs and Councillors ? I’m not holding my breath.
Looking at the state of our trains and probation service I think the word “worth” is doing a lot of work here.
May 23, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Looking at the state of our trains and probation service I think the word “worth” is doing a lot of work here.
Mr Orange was the undercover cop trying to bring the gang down …… art mirroring reality !
May 11, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Mr Orange was the undercover cop trying to bring the gang down …… art mirroring reality !
And I would suggest Das Boot, The Pianist, Zone of Interest, Downfall, Son of Saul and Conspiracy just to name a few.
May 10, 2025 at 8:56 AM
And I would suggest Das Boot, The Pianist, Zone of Interest, Downfall, Son of Saul and Conspiracy just to name a few.
Will Fico and Orban be able to veto whatever is agreed ?
February 17, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Will Fico and Orban be able to veto whatever is agreed ?
What is in the way of Europe moving to super majority voting rather than maintaining veto rights?
January 25, 2025 at 2:23 PM
What is in the way of Europe moving to super majority voting rather than maintaining veto rights?
Let’s Keep the Bluesky Flag Flying High.
January 7, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Let’s Keep the Bluesky Flag Flying High.
2+1/2 months’ time doesn’t seem very ‘early’
December 16, 2024 at 4:55 PM
2+1/2 months’ time doesn’t seem very ‘early’
Does seem rather ridiculous when all you have to is type “who is H6?” into google and you get all the info.
December 16, 2024 at 1:11 PM
Does seem rather ridiculous when all you have to is type “who is H6?” into google and you get all the info.