China, The New BogeymanWithin a very short space of time, China has progressed in official discourse from partner to competitor to threat to enemy.Mar 30, 2023Mar 30, 2023
Three mega-trends: support for Europe, Scottish independence and LabourPolling data tells us that the British public seems to have made up its mind on the three big issues which will define the political future…Dec 25, 2022A response icon1Dec 25, 2022A response icon1
‘Why Don’t You Speak Up About Brexit ?’Public opinion is swinging against Brexit as the evidence mounts of the negative economic effects and the absence of tangible benefits.Dec 4, 2022A response icon4Dec 4, 2022A response icon4
Immigration Myths and Overseas StudentsThe government is greatly embarrassed by figures for net immigration of just over 500,000 for the year to June 2022. The embarrassment…Nov 25, 2022Nov 25, 2022
The Budget’s Sting in the TailThis week’s budget achieved its immediate objective of restoring market confidence. This was at the expense of damage to growth and equity…Nov 19, 2022Nov 19, 2022
Scholz in ChinaIt is quite a contrast. On the one side there is the modern Emperor of China, newly invested with almost untrammeled political power and…Oct 31, 2022Oct 31, 2022
Tax increases and austerity:’ how’ not ‘if’Reflecting on the chaotic experience of the Truss administration, with the bond markets treating UK government debt as if we were from…Oct 17, 2022Oct 17, 2022
Whatever Happened To Nuclear Power?There has been a lot of talk about energy security in the wake of the Russian gas price shock which is having a traumatic effect on Western…Oct 12, 2022Oct 12, 2022
Sterling as a Toilet Paper CurrencyCould Britain’s proud tradition of having a respected global currency be coming to an inglorious end? Could sterling soon be mentioned in…Sep 26, 2022Sep 26, 2022