Newham Council would like people to drive less and walk more. It’s a laudable aim even if, as we heard at the “budget summit” they favour the stick over the carrot. Today, it’s an icy morning and the walking routes to local schools are ungritted.
I have some thoughts and comments about reforming NHS bureaucracy. I tried referring myself to Keir Starmer and Wes Streeting, but they wouldn’t see me. I have to follow appropriate channels.
The UK may avoid a recession for now but it won’t feel like it for many
Britain avoids recession because population permanently drunk.
Hedge funds holding up vital debt relief for crisis-hit Sri Lanka, warn economists
Bastards will bastard.
With his sleight of hand promise to cut inflation, Rishi Sunak sure does think his core vote needs help with maths.
Seems to me that the people lacking numeracy skills to prosper in the workplace are the Tories. Except the people being let down are you and me.
Finished reading: Rentier Capitalism by Brett Chistophers 📚- one of the most insightful books I read all year when it comes to understanding what ails the British economy
Could a politician or policy wonk explain the difference between “turbocharge” and “supercharge” when used in vacuous rhetoric?
I managed an average of 11.6km a day of walking or running in 2022. Not the 12km a day I was hoping for, but still pretty pleased.
The verdict is in. Anyone who voted Leave was duped. I hope once the Tories are out of office, politicians can start being honest about this.