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Very interesting to hear the views of a “so say” broad cross section of the electorate from NW UK. Assuming the researchers did as much as they could to select a true cross section, what do their views say about the up coming election? Lousy choice, no choice, more of the same in a different...

Obvious title but the more I read and hear, the more I feel the politicians don’t seem to value food security aka home production at all. Many farmers rightly considering taking the environmental package not to grow a break crop (apologies I can’t recall its title) but to grow wilding type...

Seen to remember somewhere it was noted a couple of years ago that the number of flies and bugs adorning windscreens and vehicle fronts had dramatically decreased, something I’d noticed too. Yesterday on a trip to SW Wales and back again I can report “they are back”. My car was covered in them...

So the government want food prices to come down. Well first thing is folk need tk work out their priorities. Food is essential for life, the latest mobile and other luxuries aren’t. Not saying folk shouldn’t have these but think of the priorities first. Hi public doesn’t care about the producer...

Another big exercise by China effectively encircling the Island. Appears to be a response to a visit by a Tiwan official to the USA. Will China invade and if so what will the west do anoint it? They will have looked closely at Russia in Ukraine conflict. Not a happy or safe world right now and...

Looks like the BOE will raise rates again today. Are interest rates the bluntest tool in the box to control spending and inflation or is it counterproductive?

Anyone know what’s happened to Harry? He hasn’t posted on YouTube for weeks now - quite unlike him. Hope he’s ok

As Rishi isn’t attending (apparently) why not let King Charles go. I would say Climate discussions transcend politics as it’s something that everyone has a part to play in. Discuss

Driving through the Welsh Marches today I must say hedge trimming looks like an art form up there. All roadside hedges are neat and tidily finished. I suppose it is Mc Connell’s back yard after all!

Driving through Scotland yesterday and today reminds me that it always seems that fields look tidier up here than in other parts of the UK admittedly they are still on some Spring cereal harvesting so both fresh round and square bales out in the fields but they all appear neat and equally...

What’s the collective thought on the government cutting foreign aid all be it temporarily? Not sure how much of it gets to where it’s needed most but is it a case of “charity begins at home”? Or is that an unethical viewpoint. Not sure what I think

Driving through the S East of the UK back to the midlands yesterday I’d say normality has returned. Packed roads all the way - admittedly it was Friday but lots of folks looked like they were going on holiday.

I wonder how many will misunderstand the title?!! Anyway what’s the consensus on China’s actions in Hong Kong? Seems the agreement that was made when it was handed back has been run through with “a coach and horses”. What does this say about China that we don’t already think we know? Isn’t it...

Today’s news sees the show postponed until Feb 2022! This could mean that Lamma ‘22 is the first major show in Europe since March 2020!

The rhetoric coming from China over the Hong Kong situation seems to be intensifying. Their ambassador to the UK has stated that offering Hong Kong citizens a UK passport is “gross interference”. He has also allegedly stated that if the UK pulls out of the Huawei deal “it will send a bad message...

Is it me or has the EU been silent on this subject? Seems most countries have dealt with this on an individual basis including economic intervention along the furlough idea. I assumed the EU would have orchestrated a combined response and actions thereafter. I’m not criticising the EU as I still...

So Kier Starmer is the new Labour Party leader. Good, bad or indifferent?

Now the government have announced a points system for migrants entering the UK, how much of the fruit and Veg harvesting business be mechanised? Is this an area to exploit robotics?

Michel Barnier: UK can't have Canada trade deal with EU https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-51549662 Is it me or does it seem that we are heading for a complete “no deal”? The two sides are poles apart on many issues and the rhetoric is now ramping up! What do others think?

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/news/morrisons-to-cut-3000-managers-and-take-on-more-shop-floor-staff/ar-BBZfHk7?ocid=spartanntp So Morrisons are following on from what Sainsburys have also announced - cutting costs due to poorer sales than predicted. The relative newcomers Aldi and Lidl...