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CLASSIC PUTDOWNS: THATCHER v. THE FLIRT

In the latest volume of Margaret Thatcher’s authorised biography, Charles Moore apparently recalls the night the Iron Lady sat next to film director Mike Nichols at a dinner in Washington … “My friend John le Carre says you are a … Continue reading

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FLOATING OUT OF REACH OF BOTH GEORGE AND ED

Been a floating voter most of my life, so I am monitoring my own reactions to the beginnings of the next general election campaign with interest. George Osborne’s sudden conversion to the idea of a decent minimum wage does him … Continue reading

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MANAGERIALISM – SCOURGE OF BUSINESS

  Stephen Kinnock, son of Neil, wants to become an MP, having done his time in the world of work, we are told.  It turns out he is “employed by business advisory service Xynteo”.  I could do some research but … Continue reading

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