Wyn Grant

@SophieP25397 Living in Warwickshire, I know only too well and the Conservatives are backing them up, 'Conform'

People are saying across the UK they are voting #Reform because things can't get any worse. Look at #Reform UK councils across the UK to see that in fact they can and will do.

We now face days - if not weeks - of who said what, when, UK journalism. Meanwhile, in the words of Pope Leo, the world is being "ravaged by a handful of tyrants".

As the SNP talks of price caps on staples, who remembers the 1970s 'red triangle' scheme? britpolanalysis.blogspot.com/2026/04/back-t…

No party is prepared to tackle the triple lock: britpolanalysis.blogspot.com/2026/04/why-wi…

@ianrich15813274 I lived and worked in the US for a short time and I became aware that a similar language masked some big differences.

I think most Brits had a bit of a love/hate relationship with Americans. We admired their ambition, their music & film, their openess. We were less keen on their boasting, their global ignorance, their guns, their sense of superiority. Under Trump, most of that love has now gone.

Reform isn't just a party - it's a business empire with unprecedented financial links to crypto and media. To many, this is fine: a new party with a new power base. To others, it's illiberal democracy in the making. At very least, we need the debate:- thetimes.com/comment/column…

Lates #cafc review of the week is out - including some numbers from @OptaAnalyst which might help ease fears about The Addicks getting relegated. 📷 @pedwards72 …ondonsportcharltonathleticedition.com/p/charlton-ath…

@dsmitheconomics Another model of clarity, just observe that those of us heading for our 80s with interest bearing accounts don't want to see interest rates falling too much.

My Sunday Times piece: The Bank of England’s next forecast, later this month, will have much higher inflation and lower growth than its last in February. But it should not rush rate hikes: Interest rate cuts are off the menu, but it’s too soon for rises thetimes.com/article/caf16d…

Starmer has every chance of surviving in May: britpolanalysis.blogspot.com/2026/04/starme…

@RichSCawley Reminds me of Feesh falling into his coffee table

There was no Thomas Kaminski in the squad. What injury does he have? Nathan Jones: “Thomas fell over yesterday and then he couldn’t travel.” What area is the injury? NJ: “He fell over yesterday and he couldn’t travel.” #cafc …ondonsportcharltonathleticedition.com/p/this-time-ne…

The task of proving that I am not a money launderer: britpolanalysis.blogspot.com/2026/04/coping…

Should Charlton look for aids for the elderly sponsors to boost its commercial revenue? addickschampionshipdiary.blogspot.com/2026/03/charlt…

SCOTT MILLS - BBC LOSES ITS MIND? Why is it #1 item on the news? Many of us (including everyone in our household) have no idea who he is. BBC as all too often loses objectivity when the story is about itself?

Has getting rid of the CAP been good for English farm policy? agpostbrexit.blogspot.com/2026/03/is-eng…

Apparently according to University Challenge, Crystal Palace are the Greenwich club while Plumstead is named on of the best places to live: addickschampionshipdiary.blogspot.com/2026/03/the-ul… #cafc

The late #cafc director Craig Norris, a good mate, would have been delighted that one of the answers on University Challenge tonight was Charlton Athletic. He’d have been less impressed that the students thought it was Crystal Palace.

@airmanbrown Of course they did think Brentford played in the Wirral!

@hoyer_kat Great medieaval library

Evening from Lichfield, where Beyond the Wall is getting another outing before it's time to Weimar. I'm told they have the only medieval cathedral with 3 spires here and - at least to my German ears - everyone sounds like Ozzy Osbourne. Going places is a great perk of my job 😊

@alexstubb I first went to Finland aged 19 in 1966 and I have always enjoyed my return visits.

Finland is the Happiest country in the World for the 9th year running. We also climbed up the world brand index from 7th to 5th. I am often asked why we do well in these rankings. I do not think there is a magic potion, but it helps to have a society which strives towards freedom, equality and justice. The basis of it all is a welfare society, a robust education system, a sense of security and a close attachment to nature. There is no such thing as a perfectly happy society, but providing some building blocks that give us a chance to live a meaningful life, to help others, will nudge us in the right direction during the journey of life.

@reformexposed I am ashamed to live in Warwickshire

The George Finch no confidence vote. Two Tories refused to show up due to being whipped to support reform and one Tory was suspended from Tory Group for supporting vote of no confidence. He won by 1 vote.