The number of possibilities teaches us three lessons about politics today. Firstly, never to underestimate the role played by mere chance. Secondly, that this is not an age of great leaders who make their own luck. And, thirdly, that we need to choose more carefully in future.
I suspect that in creative industries, a four day week could have little impact on productivity. But it is simply doesn’t apply to process-driven jobs, such as housing benefit claims or planning applications,
Starmer’s Shadow Cabinet ministers have repeatedly lent support to activist groups that seek to reduce police powers to crack down on those very same gun-toting gangs.
Though it’s hard to see how he can find a seat before the next general election – given the hazardous nature of by-elections.
The former Shadow Chancellor urges the Labour leader to “forget” proposed changes to the party’s electoral rules.
And we chat to the young waiter, the question I’m asking is: “why wait until young people are 22 for auto-enrolment to begin?”
The former Shadow Chancellor says that it’s time for Starmer to “move on”, and that Corbyn isn’t subject to disciplinary proceedings.
“What public relations genius thought this was a good move?” The former shadow chancellor asks.
This is not to say that all of Dodds’ analysis is coherent or correct, but the days of unhinged Corbynite attacks on capitalism are over.
We feel the power of American culture in Britain – and the shock-jockery, coat-trailing, and oppositional mindset that comes with it.
Ministers could not have handled the matter worse if they’d tried. But Paul Maynard, pictured, is championing a solution.
As the Chancellor launched his Bounce Back Loan, no one was able to ruffle his self-possession, or even tried seriously to do so.
Effectively, for much of the population, UBI would merely take their money and then give it back to them. What’s the point?
By uniting behind Johnson’s plan, and replicating the approach of these two mayors, the the environment can become a winning issue for the party.