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Snobs (they're everywhere and you don't have to like them)
The snob is not trying to bring you gently into a better word but rather telling you that, because you dress or speak wrongly, you can’t be part of my…
Feb 23
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"Mythic Maggie": Exploring the Thatcher Legend's Origins
Popular opinions and comments about Margaret Thatcher reflect a mythic idea of Maggie not the real woman or her governments
Feb 13
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Simon Cooke
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AIiiiii!! How AI won't fix the world's problems with bureaucracy
AI is going to transform economies and governments but we need to answer basic questions about accountability, about the need for regulations and about…
Feb 9
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Simon Cooke
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Globalism sucks but I'm still a globalist because the alternative sucks more
I remain a globalist because free trade, international alliances and co-operation all represent the best way to make British people healthier, wealthier…
Feb 4
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January 2026
Will we ever forget the day Britain started to prosper again?
“Shush,” came the response, “that’s Andy and Ruth, Gavin and David, They are going to save us from ruin.”
Jan 28
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We need to stop using dead soldiers and old veterans only when doing so suits our politics
Those who serve in our armed forces know their country expects them to put their lives in danger to defend Britain and its allies and this requires…
Jan 24
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The“Boys Who Hate Kemi Club” (and why they are wrong)
Robert Jenrick’s failure, despite all the efforts of his pals in the “Boys Who Hate Kemi Club”, has presented the opportunity for the Conservatives to…
Jan 19
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Simon Cooke
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Can we have fewer weather warnings please?
It should suffice for forecasters to simply provide us with their best assessment of the forthcoming weather and for risk assessments to be left to…
Jan 10
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Simon Cooke
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The British State hates the Pub
The British State hates fun and, sadly, millions of pursed-lipped worrywarts who don’t go to pubs, agree with the British state.
Jan 8
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Some bad predictions mostly about Britain's 2026 Scottish, Welsh and local council elections (and leadership challenges)
A few thoughts about the year ahead. I don’t really do predictions because I tend to get them wrong so feel free to point and laugh later in the year.
Jan 4
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December 2025
Getting better government and a growing economy are linked. Nobody is really interested in either
If we want better government then start with asking what better government looks like and what changes are needed. Not merely in headline terms but…
Dec 30, 2025
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Happy Christmas
Thank you for reading and I trust you all have a wonderful time over the coming days.
Dec 23, 2025
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Simon Cooke
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