Brexit and the austerity paradox

An American is trying to sell his car to recover the money lost in the Stock Exchange crash. New York, October 1929 (Photo by Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images)

Here’s a conundrum. I think it is widely understood now that at least one major factor for why the Remain side lost in the EU referendum campaign was that a significant number of people in the poorest parts of the country did not feel that they enjoyed any of the economic benefits of being a… Continue reading Brexit and the austerity paradox

Myleene Klass and political failure

Myleene Klass may be deeply confused about how the mansion tax will work in practice, but she probably isn’t the only one. As a supporter of land value taxation, it is no surprise that I think it is a flawed policy, but what’s really problematic is the way both Labour and the Lib Dems are… Continue reading Myleene Klass and political failure

How JJ Abrams could severely hurt tabletop gaming

Star Wars card game

Typical. Just after I write a blog post praising Fantasy Flight Games, they go and do something that makes me wary. Yesterday, FFG announced their intention to be taken over by French board game company Asmodée. This comes just months after Asmodée took over Days of Wonder, publishers of the enormously successful Ticket To Ride… Continue reading How JJ Abrams could severely hurt tabletop gaming