Tuesday, 29 April 2014

I'm Sticking My Snout Back In The Trough!

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Last week, I returned from a short Easter break to find a letter from the Council waiting for me. It was from the Borough’s Returning Offi...
Monday, 14 April 2014

My London Marathon Homily

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Yesterday, I ran the London Marathon for the Lavender Trust (donations still being accepted here ). I managed to get round the course in 3 ...
Tuesday, 8 April 2014

The Re-Return Of The Master. Keynesian Stimulus Is Back On The Agenda.

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Today, excitement is being generated by the IMF’s announcement that it expects the UK economy to grow by 2.9% this year, the fastest rate o...
Monday, 31 March 2014

Council Cuts Haven't Affected Services, Have They?

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Local Councils have borne the brunt of the Coalition Austerity cuts as services like education and health have been ring fenced. In Lewisha...
Tuesday, 25 March 2014

What Was Really Behind The Pension Reforms In Last Week's Budget?

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Chancellor's decision in the Budget to release people from the obligation to use their pension pots to purchase an annuity has been bro...
Monday, 24 March 2014

Have The Tories Given Up On Winning The Next General Election?

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Last week's Budget seems to have been very well received, albeit by a predominantly conservative (deliberate small 'c') leaning...
Tuesday, 18 March 2014

What Do Bob Crow And Warren Buffet Have In Common?

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The deaths of Tony Benn and Bob Crow last week led to many discussions about left wing politics. Much of what was said seemed like ancient ...