Political Thinking.

 The podcast Political Thinking on BBC Sounds this week had Nick Robinson, putting the questions to the prime minister in Downing Street on the first anniversary of Labour back in power - after 14 years of misrule by the Conservatives. The balance sheet he thought - was broadly speaking favourable for his government. He made a robust defence of his year in office and was optimistic for the future. He cited the wins: breakfast clubs for kids going to school, reducing the waiting lists for patients and increasing the number of appointments, trade agreements with a number of countries including the United States, an improved relationship with with Donald Trump, a better relationship with our immediate neighbours and in particular France, Germany and Italy. Giving ongoing support both financially and military to Ukraine. He concluded the interview by saying “we’re only just beginning”. 

An interesting discussion and worth listening to on his opinion about the Labour project going forward, but no overall philosophy or vision for the nation, more a pragmatic approach to each problem. But not someone - you would die in a ditch for. Clearly a decent politician who cares for his family, but a rather boring chap and too dour. However where we do agree is our support for Arsenal football club.