The Wall That Donald Built

This is where I put my friend Edward (Ned) York after his mis-reading of the likely outcome of the American Presidential election. Anyway, I have relented and let him out this morning with another rather interesting guest-blog.

The Importance of …

The US election today is more than a two horse race. Guest blogger Edward (Ned) York explains what is at stake and what the implications are.

US Election Update

Five months ago (Donald Trump Lives on a High Floor with a Low Ceiling) guest blogger, Edward (Ned) York explained why he thought Hilary Clinton would win. Let’s see how the candidates are doing and if he has changed his mind – over to you, Ned.

Don’t Sleep in the Subway

Oil is not above $75, the Labour party has not split and Don Cossack did not win The King George VI Chase at Kempton Park – all predictions made here – but I was right about something.

Toby on Tuesday

Today’s post is written by Toby Horton. Toby was the UKIP candidate for Thirsk and Malton in the 2010 and 2015 General Elections and is currently Chairman of UKIP up there on the moors. He writes a weekly blog, Toby on Tuesday, that tries to make sense of the issues facing UKIP and the direction… Continue reading Toby on Tuesday

Ban Driven Grouse Shooting

This is the title of a petition made to Parliament. As it has received  more than 100,000 signatures it is eligible to be debated later this year.

Sinking Sterling

  Hear ye, hear ye, all the news from Annecy! Actually there isn’t any today. It has been overcast with cloud hanging over the mountains and my mood seems to sync with the weather.

The Headless Horseman

There is a lane at Barmeath called the Headless Horseman because, according to legend, a horse bolted back from the Battle of the Boyne with its decapitated rider still on board.

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EEA

Three months after the EU referendum we are having the sort of detailed debate we should have had three months before the referendum. It comes as no surprise that Nissan’s continued investment in the UK is at jeopardy. Let’s look at the numbers.

X Marks the Spot

A retirement project is to be a Short Term Observer (STO) for overseas elections. At the beginning of this year I completed an online course and waited for an election to come along.