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It's Only Half-Time: Observations on the Irish Presidential Election
‘A lot can happen in four weeks. Reputations can be enhanced or destroyed in that time. Voices can be lost or found. Momentum can...
What a Difference a Year Makes
Blue skies for Starmer in Liverpool but Budget storm clouds billow
Three for the Road: Observations on the Irish Presidential Election
So, now we know definitively that we have three candidates running to be the next President of Ireland – Catherine Connolly TD...
Junior Reshuffle: The Starmertroopers March On
But the rise of the PM’s favourites may not be what causes him problems.
Deadline Day for Starmer as PM Shakes Up His No. 10 Team
Whitehall reshuffles really shouldn’t be held at the same time as football’s transfer deadline day.
Spectre Of Reform UK Hangs Over Reeves's Review
TWIN spectres haunted Rachel Reeves today as she delivered Labour’s first Spending Review since 2007: Nigel Farage and Liz Truss.
A Bitter Taste: The Economic Impact Of US Tariffs On British Food And Drink Industries
McVitie’s Digestives, Walkers crisps, English breakfast tea, Stilton and Red Leicester cheeses, English sparkling wine, Scotch...
Leading When No One's In Charge
A global market meltdown is never a good start to a week. Over the weekend I was struck by a recent Bloomberg observation that...
Trump’s Tariffs and the US: Will Resistance Begin at Home?
Countries and businesses may be hoping America’s institutions rein in Trump on tariffs. They would be better off looking elsewhere.
Thin Gruel As Reeves Finds Some Comfort In Meagre Growth Boost
THIS time, the pitch rolling did its job – up to a point. As the Chancellor delivered her Spring Statement to the Commons (very much...
How Starmer Held His Nerve and Kept to His Comms Plan
In today's fast-paced world, where every moment is scrutinized and every decision can have global repercussions, it's crucial to...
Reeves takes the long view
Rachel Reeves used her first Mansion House speech to outline a policy platform focused on building a new type of UK institution.
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