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Goings on observed in the Brussels and Westminster Bubbles
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It won't be over till Farage croaks
Some uncomfortable truths on beating Reform and unpopular opinions on the role of culture in the perceptions of the make up of UK society.
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Policy soup and a good night out
Conservative conference was pretty terrible. And even though we should always take them seriously, it is a bit of a challenge.
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Oh no, it's Labour Party Conference
An event from a former time struggles with the reality of now while the armour of the White Knight loses its shine.
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Golfing in the Red Wall returns - Friday 3 October
Because 3 October 2025 can't be entirely about Taylor Swift
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So long and thanks for all the bats
An entertainer leaves the building and the legacy of the mega benefit gig
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Life Cycles
Some thoughts on bikes and the failed conventional wisdom of cycling policy.
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Golfing in the Red Wall
Observations of a prodigal returned on politics, football, other games, cultural blather and life in North East England.
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