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1, taxes were far higher -- and far, far higher on the wealthy -- in 1945-79, and economic growth was much higher too. To add, going into this period, government debt was at 250% of GDP, it was veering towards 50% by the end of it. 2, throwing money at the NHS was exactly what New Labour did...

I'd be delighted that there's a major change in land ownership, but won't hold my breath on that one. I get what you're saying re tenanted farmers but, even if they were evicted, that would just leave land unproductive for the landowner, which is sub-optimal. They could look to sell it, but...

I differ a little on the Newcastle game to your lovely description of 'one-off pragmatism' somewhat. We were pushed back in the first half to such an extent that it wasn't really viable to know whether the players were instructed to play a high (or what FH calls an active) line. In the second...

Regarding your first point, I genuinely was unaware of that. But isn't that what's the problem? All we have is a system in which agricultural land is held in the same hands -- this used to be known as feudalism. This means that 1% of the population own 50% of the land (see further up this page)...

Don't think it's your style (but might be wrong), but FP album with Pharoah Sanders is amazing, and one I listen to regularly.

Spot on. And as you mention Europe it recalls the debates on the 'Top 4' thread. One oft-repeated comment there is that we'll need to do better at teams lower down the table who play the deep block and on the counter-attack. Whatever they are, Bournemouth won't be that team on Saturday. They're...

Mitoma played c30 minutes yesterday lunchtime. If he's not back already, it'll be imminent. Not sure this will affect his ability to start -- but we'll see.

That is a serious response, and agree very much with your final point. I'll just add that this whole issue has been complexified by non-farmers buying up agricultural land (and, for the most part, not using it for farming) to take advantage of the tax loophole. I'm glad that this change has come...

It would be an issue if they were put out of business as a result of this, but all it will mean is: -- asset-rich investors in farmland will no longer get their tax loophole -- the estates of those genuine farms that are caught by this IHT change will have to sell a proportion of that estate in...

First starts I think, pretty sure both came on against City a few days before and Offiah had certainly played a few times earlier in the season (whether that was in the PL, I can't recall).

RE Q1, it's because they've been mobilised by organs (and I use that word in multiple senses) that have an interest in mobilising constituencies against anything that entails the redistribution of assets. This really is a nothing to see here issue. The OBR and IFS are quite clear about how many...

Pretty sure the answer is yes and yes. They looked on it against City and there's been two weeks since then. Neither suffered long-term serious injuries. I like that team too but I'd have Rutter on the right and Joao Pedro as support striker.

That's a really good summary, particularly about gaining momentum. He's a serious talent. Needs to get his head down, work hard, and improve his game understanding.

Not just a player, a goalscorer too, which is about the most difficult thing to do on the pitch.

Yes, should have mentioned Oshio which I've been to twice rather than Wagamama (which is fine, one of the best of the chains). New Era is stunning value Szechuan fare. It can get a bit greasy, but there's several brilliant dishes.

If someone wants to start up a separate thread, please do, but we're in the retrospective lists of the year territory: https://www.resident-music.com/annual I gave the Lime Garden a go as it's their AotY. It's fine and will see them live when they play down here, but am not wild on it. The...

It's very good value, and they're willing, but wasn't taken with it. We shared the pickles and cucumber salad -- the former you'll get much better versions of at just about any Japanese joint, the latter weren't a patch on what you'll get in the delightful (and rarely mentioned on here) New Era...

Part of it is about giving it just one chance. The last one I went to was that Charlton game which was heavily promoted. I'm keen to go again but, as I live in Brighton, the Crawley expedition might put me off. I will give it a go though. What I'm basically trying to say, is give them a chance...

No, non, nyet, nein, node, nee, igna, ingen, zadny, etc NIL

A couple of questions, the first is more pressing. Might be out for lunch in the centre of town tomorrow. Don't want a roast, but any recommendations for a decent cheapish one? Current favourite is HongKong SuiMei recommended by @CHAPPERS Second is we're off to Palmito on Thursday (getting a w/e...