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Fishing For Subsidies in Newry Not many people know this, but I come from Newry, N.Ireland.I am thankful to my parent in that I left the place very soon after birth to be brought up on the less mean streets of Suffolk. Newry – Famous For many Reasons Newry is famous, or perhaps infamous, for … Read more

Belgium – Crucify the Middle Class On Saturday I was enjoying lunch with my son and came across an excellent piece in TRENDS, the Flemish magazine. I had long suspected I was being crucified each month by the taxman. The amount I earn working 60 hours a week over 50% gets gobbled up in taxes. … Read more

I have just finished the excellent “Story Wars” by Jonah Sachs. The by-line tells it all: Why those who tell – and live – the best stories will rule the future. Make Complex Stuff Compelling The author is the man who made the Story of  Stuff  and other great online campaigns. He helped make complex … Read more

Belgium is a remarkable country. 1960s Socialists Live Here The Socialist Parties (French and Dutch speaking versions) really are genuine socialists. The Flemish Socialists being less so than their Walloon sister party. But, as a British Labour Party member, they seem to be re-reading Eric Heffer’s speeches Twinning with North Korea That Wallonia seems to … Read more