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2024-12-22 16:56:49

Apparently, Rachel Reeves is seeking a “deeper, more mature relationship” between Britain and the EU.
But what could be shallower and less mature than sticking doggedly to the red lines of no customs union, no single market, and no freedom of movement - not even a youth mobility scheme, which would be to the clear advantage of all parties?
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/dec/22/rachel-reeves-push-to-improve-eu-ties-remains-boxed-in-by-red-lines
#Brexit #EU #Economy #RachelReeves #IAmAnEconomistReallyItSaysSoOnMyCV

2024-11-29 12:57:29

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2024-11-20 17:16:47

There's been a lot of talk in recent times of politicians wrapping themselves in the Union Flag, but Tory thicko Victoria Atkins really has taken it to the limit.
#VictoriaAtkins #Tories #FlagShaggers
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2024-11-17 14:57:05

“There is no time to waste: achieving sufficient alignment to have a meaningful impact on GDP could take years. Starmer must start both negotiations with the EU and an honest conversation with voters about what’s required now.”
How often must it be said, before Starmer gets it? We need the customs union and single market. Yesterday.
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/nov/16/the-observer-view-on-trade-relations-closer-ties-with-eu-is-the-lever-for-economic-growth
#Brexit #Economy #Trade #Labour #Starmer

2024-11-04 12:14:18

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And in spite of everything pointed out by the OBR and a Treasury minister FFS, a government spokesperson still says “This government will ... make Brexit work for the British people” (an impossible task), and “there will be no return to the single market, customs union or freedom of movement.”
I despair.
Starmer needs a good slap. Might bring him to his senses.
#Brexit #Labour #Starmer

2024-10-13 11:23:06

Two in two within two days! 🙂
Wordle 1,212 2/6
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#Wordle #Wordle1212

2024-09-08 15:54:48

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David Jonathan Ross has released a digital revival of the Forma typeface:
https://djr.com/forma/
#Nebiolo #Forma #Typeface #Fonts

2024-09-08 15:54:29

This account of the birth of the Nebiolo Forma typeface makes me wonder that after the ‘design by committee’ approach, the Italian foundry managed to turn out something as good as it was.
https://typenetwork.com/articles/the-quest-for-a-typeface-without-salt
#TypeDesign #TypefaceDesign #Typography #Fonts #Nebiolo #Forma

2024-06-24 13:08:31

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Bracelet. I invariably prefer bracelets, where available. By comparison, most straps seem to me like what in the car world would be called an "after-market add-on". 🙂

2024-06-12 10:10:31

“She remained a defiantly uncategorisable figure until the end.”
Another delightful voice from my youth is gone.
https://www.theguardian.com/music/article/2024/jun/12/francoise-hardy-frances-ye-ye-groundbreaking-musical-artist
#FrançoiseHardy

2024-05-25 17:04:48

“Tyres are probably the single most important component on your bike and the only part that touches the ground.”
Well, the only part that is *meant* to touch the ground. I wish I could say the tyres were the only part of *my* bike that has ever touched the ground. 😬
https://www.wired.com/story/fat-bike-tires-are-better-than-skinny-bike-tires/
#Cycling #Bicycle #Bike