Knock, Knock, Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door
Knock, knock, knockin' on heaven's door Many years ago, I stood for the Labour Party in a council by-election in Bilton, Harrogate. I hated canvassing—the intrusion into someone’s privacy—but I [...]
Marx Was Right?
Communist experiments have largely failed because of Hayek’s Knowledge Problem. Hayek — Thatcher and Reagan’s go-to economist —explained that no state apparatus could ever know what was best for individuals, [...]
The Irony of Hating AI While Using It
I reckon about half my friends and family (many of whom read this blog) detest AI and claim they refuse to use it. Whenever I suggest that an AI [...]
Sondering
Very few people – perhaps nobody, ever – has experienced what I feel right now. And I’m referring to the totality of human experience. For context, I’m writing on [...]
How to Lose All Your Blog Subscribers (and I Couldn’t Care Less)
I wanted Trump to win the last election. There, I said it. And you know what? I’m thrilled he did. That feels better. Yes, I know: Trump is, to [...]
The SEIS Secret: Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me About This?
Why isn’t the Government’s seriously sexy Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) better known throughout society, just as ISAs are? I only came across SEIS recently, and none of the professionals [...]
Introducing Suffrago.org: Your Voice, Your Data, Your Constituency
Hello friends, Today, I’m excited to introduce you to: Suffrago.org. This is my life’s work coming together, a project grounded in decades of involvement across the political spectrum and [...]
Angels of The North
It’s 8:30am on Friday, 25 October 2024. I’m having an emotional moment, which I need to capture. In the bed to my left, here in Harrogate hospital where I’ve [...]
Taxi For Taxi Drivers
Every taxi journey, in every country, leaves me disappointed and bewildered. Let me explain. Ignoring how one summons a taxi, and whether or not you have luggage, once inside, there [...]
Football, Fun, and Freedom
Football should be fun for children, not another source of pressure. Last week, at the Harrogate International Academy here in Harrogate, we ran our first session with awesome, inspirational Andy [...]
