And another boom

A reminder of life just over 1 year ago.

Mathematical fact - if a country imports several million largely poor people then by definition inequality will increase.

The House of Lords Constitution Committee has issued an important report on the Terminally Ill Adults Bill on assisted suicide. They don't hold back. Here's a summary of what they've said.🧵

Some good news at last on a pretty grim day!

George Abaraonye is clearly a foolish man and people are rightly criticising him for celebrating Charlie Kirk's death. But he should not be penalised by the Oxford Union or the university for saying something offensive but perfectly lawful. That's free speech.

Woodstock for a Friday lunch.

Shots fired! Red on red.

It's shocking how much consensus there is amongst tax policy wonks and economists of Left and Right on the tax reforms the UK needs to boost growth & make the tax system fairer More shocking: they're reforms that are never mentioned by any politicians

Mitchell and Webb’s take on assisted dying

Shout out to the new Motorsportia cafe in Marsh Gibbon (yes that really is the village name) nr Bicester. Called in there today mid-bike ride. Great coffee and bacon roll.

"When you're getting in the way, call it a day"

Made me spit my tea. From today’s Sunday Times.

Peter Kyle on Burnham: “Andy's a real talent. I think he's doing an incredible job in Manchester. I think Manchester really needs him. I like working with him in Manchester. It would be a shame for Manchester to lose him.” Think they want him to remain in Manchester eh lads

"The West is underestimating the danger of a sudden collapse." I salute the heroism and ingenuity of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. But they are outmanned and outgunned. With U.S. aid effectively over, the EU and UK need to do much more, much faster, to bolster Ukraine's defenses.

Not sure many riders will be back next year.

Ok I'm calling it - Winter is here. Putting the central heating for a quick 60 minute boost.

Labour exists to spend money. When there is no money to spend, it lacks all purpose. That’s why Starmer and the rest look like so many fish on the slab. They have no idea what to do. telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/09/1…

Interesting stats. Capitalism reduces inequality.

The grown-ups are back in charge latest. dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1…