A Small Island Man

Valentine's Day 2023 I wake to the first blue sky day after weeks of winter. It feels like spring is on its way. Shutters of our little house are opened and that pure light seemingly unique to Greek islands pours into the house. It's Valentine's day and I am lucky enough to be with someone I love and in a place that I love. What could be more romantic than doing a supermarket shop for Valentine's day? And here is the magic madness of our Greek island life; it turns out nothing could be more romantic.  A stop is made at the Prego coffee shop. The view overlooks Kato Petali. Even after seven years I just cannot contain my exuberance for the sheer stunning beauty of our island landscape. The island is refreshed by winter rains and is all green and ready to burst forth with spring blooms. A spinach pie and coffee are ordered and we sit in the sunshine and I am just totally overwhelmed at the beauty of the stepped terraces, traditional blue and white sugar cube houses, chape...

Boris Leads Conservatives to 2024 Election Victory with Promise to Rejoin It could never happen? Just like Trump couldn't be President, or Liz Truss being prime minister, or the UK leaving the EU. Right? The economic consequences of a hard Brexit deal are becoming more apparent and more widely acknowledged. That economic hardship is going to be hitting even more people by 2024. If by 2024 significantly more voters want In than Out, then would it not be an obvious vote catcher to offer Rejoin? Some facts that might point the way: In 2016 younger people were more inclined than older folk towards Remain - By 2024 many of those youngsters will be able to vote, and many of those older folk will not be alive. Economic data now shows the UK lagging behind all other EU economies. The Russian invasion of Ukraine makes a good case for a united and stronger Europe. Evidence that foreign investment is shying away from UK post-Brexit. Johnson already publicly backing Ukraine joining the EU. So ...