Graham P
16.5K posts
@doonboggles
Hampshire based Scot. Treading the line between optimism and cynicism since 1981.
I flew out of Newark Airport this morning and experienced something that is obviously going to become standard everywhere within the next few years. There was no TSA agent checking IDs. No pulling anything out of my pocket. I walked up to this new machine, it scanned my face, the gate opened, and I kept walking. There was no line because the process moved so fast. It felt like stepping a few years into the future, and it was awesome!
I am looking to hire a chief economic advisor. As Reform prepare for government we are looking to expand our growing team of policy advisors. I’m after an exceptionally talented individual with a strong grounding in macro economics. If you’re passionate about getting growth again in the economy, and have ideas to shake up our stale economic debate, this role is for you. We have a once in a generation opportunity to build a new economic model that transforms this country for the better. If you have the energy and determination to do that with us, this role is for you. The job will involve: -policy development -modelling -in-depth research No experience in Westminster is required. Business experience is preferable. The pay is highly competitive, but variable depending on the candidate. Please email your CV and a cover letter to jenrickr@parliament.uk Applications close on the 29th May but will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
This nonsense is why the Brits lost the war
EXC: Nigel Farage bought a £1.4m house in cash shortly after the £5m gift from Christopher Harborne, @AliFortescue reveals Reform say the offer and the purchase “process” began before the gift. Reform spox: “The relevant chronology is straightforward. The offer and purchase process for the property commenced before the gift. Mr Farage had already passed proof of funds and the relevant checks before receiving the gift. The purchase was therefore already proceeding independently of it.”
As Wes Streeting gears up for his leadership bid, I bring you this extravagant denial from the health secretary from November that he was plotting for the leadership Asked if he would rule out demanding Starmer's resignation: “Yes, and nor did I shoot JFK. I don’t know where Lord Lucan is, had nothing to do with Shergar, and I do think that the US did manage to do the moon landings. I don’t think they were fake.” It was from a highly memorable broadcast round on the back of a @patrickkmaguire scoop that Starmer had said privately that he would fight off any leadership challenge. His allies named Streeting as one of the plotters Streeting delivered the same line about JFK in about half a dozen interviews afterwards
How the wards of each London team's stadium voted in this month's local elections! Arsenal - 🟢Green Brentford - 🔴Labour Chelsea - 🔴Labour Fulham - 🔵Conservative Crystal Palace - 🟢Green Spurs - 🔴Labour West Ham - 🟢Green Millwall - 🟢Green QPR - 🔴Labour Charlton - 🔴Labour
That’s me done with @Starbucks if true?
