In Praise of Weak Government
I’ve experienced this election mostly through the medium of social networking; Twitter, Facebook and a…
Tag: economy
The Point of the Spear
I think I’ll always remember where I was when our present political order fell to…
A Pudding Without a Theme
According to legend, Winston Churchill once sent back a pudding he was served with the…
And We’re Off!
This is the fifth general election I’ve experienced since my move to the United Kingdom;…
The Innovation Deficit
Last week, I attended an evening seminar at the Management school of my university. The…
Bully For You
Personally, I don’t believe Gordon Brown is a bully. Genuine bullying is systematic and contains…
Austerity? Yes, Please!
Shortly before Christmas, I had dinner at a Thai restaurant located near Canary Wharf. The…
Tasting the Rainbow
Travellers to Britain are advised that they may run into a type of person colloquially…
A Prayer for Contingency
Last October, my parents paid a visit to London. They spent the first few days…
The Politics of Waste
Commentators often try to obscure simple truths by utilising the dry vocabulary of economics. Behind…