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Energy prices and regulation
The Prime Minister announced the headlines of a solution for the energy crisis. She proposes removing green levies and capping domestic energy costs per unit of energy, with a matching scheme for business. Presumably taxpayers pay compensation to the energy companies for selling us energy below their costs.
I favour doing...Read More »
The Russian war in Ukraine
This week’s news that Ukrainian forces have liberated an area of eastern Ukraine taken by Russia comes as welcome news in the West. The decision to support Ukraine against a murderous invasion has been backed by a supply of advanced Western weapons which have helped oppose the substantial Russian forces.
Ukrainian sources...Read More »
Queen Elizabeth I and Queen Elizabeth II
The two great Queens divided by 350 years and very different circumstances have shown women in the top job to best effect. Both came to the throne in eras when it was assumed men filled the leadership roles. Both inherited the job despite rules giving precedence to the male line....Read More »
Wokingham proclaims the new King
I attended the Proclamation in Wokingham marketplace on Sunday.
The Mayor read the Proclamation from the Accession Council to a large crowd who had gathered in the sunshine.
I spent time talking to people after the event. We were all feeling the bitter sweet nature of the occasion. There was great and...Read More »
Why Parliament stands adjourned and when it should return
Parliament rightly has adjourned to pay respects to our late Queen and to allow the use of the Palace of Westminster for the solemn proceedings before the funeral around the lying in state. On current plans the House of Commons will not meet again until October 17th. We need to...Read More »