The poisoned chalice

As the electioneering begins it’s worth considering why Sunak called a snap election in the first place. Has something spooked him into action? Indeed, there are several prominent possibilities…

The election is a shootout in a hall of mirrors

Nothing is more embarrassing to democracy than an election campaign. This time, it’s like all the circuses have come to town at once. But is there something important hidden amongst all the entertainment?

How to foil the eco zealots before the power cuts

The ability of the individual to foil the state using high or low tech solutions is one of the few bright spots that will always be there for you, no matter how dystopian things get.