‘So what next, Mystic Phil?’, I hear you say. Boris is not afraid to change his mind if it’s best...
Brexit
“Boris Johnson ‘well ahead among Tory grassroots’ in leadership battle, poll suggests”
I'm reading a book called 'Transcription' by Kate Atkinson, set in 1940's London, and highly...
“UK economy rebounds in first quarter”
Finally, after all that doom and gloom, proof that Brexit is good for the economy. Despite all the...
“Corbyn sees off calls to back second Brexit referendum”
Corbyn won’t commit to a second referendum, of course, because the EU could stop him spending...
“UK expats living in France warned of income tests”
It’s often been said by we remoaners that the ‘problem’ of EU immigrants could be solved should...
“UK investors move £62bn into Luxembourg and Dublin funds on Brexit fears”
Yes, I know we’re getting hardened to, or maybe just wearied by these stories, but, sorry, they’re...
“Fury as government delays promised social care reform for sixth time amid Brexit gridlock”
A government prevaricating avoiding difficult decisions on issues which might affect our future...
“Sympathetic but unconcerned: what the world thinks about Brexit”
The traditional hotel flick through is one of the few times I watch actual live TV these days. In...
“Brexit votes: What happens next?”
There are five, often six in our household. For us, it’s TV on which it’s hard to find consensus....
“Of Civil Wars and Family Feuds: Brexit Is More Divisive Than Ever”
If you’re arranging a social gathering these days, you have to carefully consider the mix of...
“UK’s Hammond sees more spending, tax cuts if Brexit deal done: FT”
Most parents have resorted to bribery to keep kids from fighting in the back of the car. It works...
“Aviva moves £9bn assets to Ireland”
How is Brexit affecting big business? Well, Nissan and Honda’s moves back to Japan are, of course,...
“Brexit: What trade deals has the UK done so far?”
I wouldn't want to be accused of any Remainer bias, here. Perish the thought. So let's stick to...
“Government not ruling out no-deal Brexit, insist minister after overheard ‘deal or delay’ remark”
In the opening scenes of one of my favourite films, ‘Kelly’s Heroes’ (kids etc.), Clint Eastwood’s...
“Peter Hargreaves and Crispin Odey: ‘Brexit won’t happen'”
I’ve said before that rich people could afford to back Brexit in every sense, not least the fact...