SUBSTACK

Let me start with a personal story.

Interesting to see that Energy-importing states and major shipping companies transiting the Strait of Hormuz are now being asked to pay a “voluntary fee” under a new Omani proposal designed to unlock the critical waterway.

There isn’t a week that goes by when I think that the abolition of capital punishment here in the UK wasn’t a triumph of civilisation BUT a very costly mistake that’s been haunting us for half a century.

We all enjoy a good laugh but over the last 20 years it has become apparent that the regime comedians omnipresent on BBC share one key characteristic – they just aren’t very funny!

When countries from around the world gather for Eurovision next year, they may well be joined by a new contender!

Lots of people think that it would be appropriate if Andy Burnham calls a General Election when he becomes Prime Minister next month.

And so Andy Burnham concludes his first week as Heir Apparent and it seems to be going well, so far.

Did you see that renowned American Economist and former Chair of the Fed died earlier this week, aged 100!

Soon to be crowned Labour Leader and our next Prime Minister Andy Burnham is closely linked with the Fabian Society.

President Trump has been rightfully scathing about Obama’s 2015 JCPOA deal with Iran.

Ogbu is not what you might call a traditional Irish name.

Now that Sir Keir Starmer has finally fallen on his sword, let’s just focus on the bit that happens next!

The Jury finally came in and the result is damning.

It’s all about the Mid-Terms and trying to save GOP fortunes.

***GUEST POST BY ANDY MAC***