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October 03, 2026
The $20 Trillion Lie? The Real Reason US Job Growth Just Collapsed
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Trump is so FULL of BULLSHIT! — © Mark Alexander
The $20 Trillion Lie? The Real Reason US Job Growth Just Collapsed
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The Economic Rights Americans Never Got But Desperately Need (w/ Susan Neiman)
Even though I, until now, have never voted for a socialist government believe this, or not, but at the time, I was one of Thatcher’s greatest fans!—but in my opinion, America needs a good dose of socialism to begin to try and correct the damage that Trump has done. It needs socialism badly! The best man for the White House, in my opinion, would be Bernie Sanders who, by European standards, is moderate indeed. Just a little left of centre. —© Mark Alexander
Rob Groves: Andy Burnham Just Changed the Brexit Conversation
Oct 3, 2026 | Andy Burnham has done what no prime minister has done in ten years: he's admitted Brexit has done more harm than good, and put full EU membership back on the table. Nigel Farage claims it's the biggest boost of his career. So why do more than half of Reform UK's own voters think Britain has drifted too far from Europe?
In this video, I look at how Burnham has wrong-footed Farage, and then take a hard, honest look at what it would really take to get Britain back into the EU. That covers how warm the welcome from Brussels, Paris and Madrid really is, the barriers in the way, the price of readmission, and a realistic best-case timeline.
Well said. What I want is a full return. Farage must be quaking in his little boots and puffing away like crazy! 😊 — © Mark Alexander
In this video, I look at how Burnham has wrong-footed Farage, and then take a hard, honest look at what it would really take to get Britain back into the EU. That covers how warm the welcome from Brussels, Paris and Madrid really is, the barriers in the way, the price of readmission, and a realistic best-case timeline.
Well said. What I want is a full return. Farage must be quaking in his little boots and puffing away like crazy! 😊 — © Mark Alexander
October 02, 2026
Michael Lambert: Andy Burnham's Great Ideas but How Will He Pay for Them?
Oct 2, 2026 | Andy Burnham's speech to the Labour Conference promised a 10-year plan to fix Britain - but how will it be paid for?
In an excellent speech Andy Burnham set out tougher controls on water companies and renationalisation, if needed, more council houses, an end to rough sleeping, proper reform and investment in social care to save the NHS, further devolution, electoral reform - and a hint at a return to the EU.
Britain is broke. We have the highest energy prices in Europe, the highest rail fares, the lowest state pension, plus massive waste on Hinkley Point and HS2.
You only get money by growing businesses, building new ones and increasing economic activity - and there was nothing in the speech about how to do that.
In an excellent speech Andy Burnham set out tougher controls on water companies and renationalisation, if needed, more council houses, an end to rough sleeping, proper reform and investment in social care to save the NHS, further devolution, electoral reform - and a hint at a return to the EU.
Britain is broke. We have the highest energy prices in Europe, the highest rail fares, the lowest state pension, plus massive waste on Hinkley Point and HS2.
You only get money by growing businesses, building new ones and increasing economic activity - and there was nothing in the speech about how to do that.
Can Burnham Dismantle Thatcher’s Revolution?
Oct 2, 2026 | UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to reverse Margaret Thatcher’s economic legacy.
Bloomberg Originals explores whether this proposed rollback is feasible in the UK’s current fiscal landscape. …
Burnham rolls dice on radical policies he knows may backfire
Bloomberg Originals explores whether this proposed rollback is feasible in the UK’s current fiscal landscape. …
Burnham rolls dice on radical policies he knows may backfire
October 01, 2026
„Willkommen zurück“: Frankreich und Spanien offen für britisches EU-Comeback
Oct 1, 2026 | Der britische Premier Burnham hat Überlegungen zu einer Rückkehr des Landes in die Europäische Union angestoßen. Der französische Präsident Macron nannte die Idee am Mittwoch „eine sehr gute Nachricht, sowohl für ihr Land als auch für die Europäer“.
Mit einem Mix aus „Hoffnung und Ehrlichkeit“ will Burnham die Rechtspopulisten schlagen. Auf dem Labour-Parteitag kündigt er heikle Renten- und Pflegereformen sowie eine EU-Initiative an.
Mit einem Mix aus „Hoffnung und Ehrlichkeit“ will Burnham die Rechtspopulisten schlagen. Auf dem Labour-Parteitag kündigt er heikle Renten- und Pflegereformen sowie eine EU-Initiative an.
"He Will Come to Regret It" | Andrew Neil and Chris Curtis Clash over Burnham's EU Stance
Oct 1, 2026 | The PM says it's possible Labour's next manifesto could promise a new in-out referendum on the EU.
Is Britain ready to re-open the issue which ten years ago split the country down the middle?
Journalist Andrew Neil and Labour MP Chris Curtis debate the PM's stance.
Interview by Victoria Derbyshire, with Political Editor Nick Watt.
Andrew Neil is an old fossil now. He is long past his sell-by date. Moreover, it cracks me up that he doesn't want us to return to the EU, denying the British people all those rights as EU citizens. But Andrew Neil himself is well-heeled enough to be able to live the good life in France. Sounds like double standards to me. It also reminds me of the phrase, 'I'm alright, Jack' — © Mark Alexander
Is Britain ready to re-open the issue which ten years ago split the country down the middle?
Journalist Andrew Neil and Labour MP Chris Curtis debate the PM's stance.
Interview by Victoria Derbyshire, with Political Editor Nick Watt.
Andrew Neil is an old fossil now. He is long past his sell-by date. Moreover, it cracks me up that he doesn't want us to return to the EU, denying the British people all those rights as EU citizens. But Andrew Neil himself is well-heeled enough to be able to live the good life in France. Sounds like double standards to me. It also reminds me of the phrase, 'I'm alright, Jack' — © Mark Alexander
Call It Evil: Understanding the Trump Era (w/ Susan Neiman) | TCHR
Burnham Reopens Brexit Debate: EU Says UK Must Chart Its Own Path on Future Relations • FRANCE 24
September 30, 2026
No 10 Gathering Evidence on Public Support for UK Rejoining EU
THE GUARDIAN: Senior Downing Street officials reach out to thinktanks and pollsters as they look to test backing for reversing Brexit
Senior Downing Street officials have been reaching out to thinktanks and pollsters as they look to test public support for the UK rejoining the EU.
Aides to Andy Burnham have been talking to EU experts in a range of organisations about how the public would view a promise to rejoin, as momentum builds behind including such a pledge in the next Labour manifesto.
Some in No 10 are keen to promise that Labour would at least negotiate over re-entry to the bloc, something Burnham has previously said he wants to see happen “in his lifetime”. Others are nervous, however, that making such a promise could revive the flagging political fortunes of Nigel Farage, the Reform UK leader.
Burnham used his first Labour conference speech as leader to announce a review of the options for Britain’s relationship with Europe, and added on Wednesday that these options should include rejoining entirely.
The prime minister told delegates on Tuesday: “Brexit has done more harm than good. So I will take the opportunity around the [UK-EU] summit to lay out to you, to lay out to the country, what I believe are the different options for Britain’s long-term relationship with our European partners.” » | Kiran Stacey and Lisa O’Carroll | Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Senior Downing Street officials have been reaching out to thinktanks and pollsters as they look to test public support for the UK rejoining the EU.
Aides to Andy Burnham have been talking to EU experts in a range of organisations about how the public would view a promise to rejoin, as momentum builds behind including such a pledge in the next Labour manifesto.
Some in No 10 are keen to promise that Labour would at least negotiate over re-entry to the bloc, something Burnham has previously said he wants to see happen “in his lifetime”. Others are nervous, however, that making such a promise could revive the flagging political fortunes of Nigel Farage, the Reform UK leader.
Burnham used his first Labour conference speech as leader to announce a review of the options for Britain’s relationship with Europe, and added on Wednesday that these options should include rejoining entirely.
The prime minister told delegates on Tuesday: “Brexit has done more harm than good. So I will take the opportunity around the [UK-EU] summit to lay out to you, to lay out to the country, what I believe are the different options for Britain’s long-term relationship with our European partners.” » | Kiran Stacey and Lisa O’Carroll | Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Michael Lambert: Why Luck Is More Important Than Anything Else If You Are to Succeed
Sep 30, 2026 | Is success really earned - or are we just lucky? In this video I start from Martin Lewis's remarkable speech to LSE graduates - talent, hard work and focus matter, but luck matters more.
I explore why two people can do everything right and get totally different outcomes.
We talk about the luck of where you're born, the family you’re born into, the talents you’re born with, meeting the right partner at the right time, being in the right place for a job - and above all, health. Health is the jackpot.
And I end with the bigger question: if success is only measured in money, why are so many rich and famous people unhappy, while so many poor people seem happy? Maybe the truly lucky ones are those who find happiness regardless.
Michael, this is one of your very finest videos. This is a message that so many people, young and old alike, should heed.
So often, one hears the old trope that “the harder one works, the richer one gets”. No, that is not true; it’s a lie! That is not to say that hard work doesn’t play its part in success, but it should be remembered that graveyards are replete with dead people who worked extremely hard in life and got nowhere.
I know from personal and painful experience just how much luck, and bad luck, play their parts in life. — © Mark Alexander
I explore why two people can do everything right and get totally different outcomes.
We talk about the luck of where you're born, the family you’re born into, the talents you’re born with, meeting the right partner at the right time, being in the right place for a job - and above all, health. Health is the jackpot.
And I end with the bigger question: if success is only measured in money, why are so many rich and famous people unhappy, while so many poor people seem happy? Maybe the truly lucky ones are those who find happiness regardless.
Michael, this is one of your very finest videos. This is a message that so many people, young and old alike, should heed.
So often, one hears the old trope that “the harder one works, the richer one gets”. No, that is not true; it’s a lie! That is not to say that hard work doesn’t play its part in success, but it should be remembered that graveyards are replete with dead people who worked extremely hard in life and got nowhere.
I know from personal and painful experience just how much luck, and bad luck, play their parts in life. — © Mark Alexander
Andy Burnham: 'Brexit Has Caused More Harm Than Good' | BBC Radio 4 Today
Sep 30, 2026 | Andy Burnham has suggested rejoining the EU is among options the government could examine to reshape the UK's long-term relationship with Europe.
Speaking to Today's Nick Robinson, the prime minister said "Brexit has caused more harm than good", and the government is exploring "different options".
He also agreed that the UK is facing an energy crisis but refused to say whether people will be offered more than the temporary VAT cut to help with rising energy bills.
When pressed on his vow to scrap the state pension triple lock by 2030, he said it will be an "adjustment" that keeps "in play" the three elements of rising with inflation, 2.5% or reflecting earnings growth.
Speaking to Today's Nick Robinson, the prime minister said "Brexit has caused more harm than good", and the government is exploring "different options".
He also agreed that the UK is facing an energy crisis but refused to say whether people will be offered more than the temporary VAT cut to help with rising energy bills.
When pressed on his vow to scrap the state pension triple lock by 2030, he said it will be an "adjustment" that keeps "in play" the three elements of rising with inflation, 2.5% or reflecting earnings growth.
Système économique, éloignement des zones de conflit… La « marca Argentina » débarque à Paris face aux décideurs européens
LE FIGARO : DÉCRYPTAGE - À la tête d’une équipe de ministres et d’entrepreneurs, le président argentin se rend en France pour convaincre les décideurs du Vieux Continent d’investir dans son pays.
« Riche comme un Argentin. » Jusqu’à vendredi, ce dicton, né dans le Paris des années 1920, résonnera dans l’esprit des participants de l’Argentina Week, ce forum destiné à attirer investisseurs français et européens. Cent ans après s’être imposé comme le « grenier du monde », l’Argentine met en valeur la richesse de ses ressources naturelles, son capital humain, son éloignement des zones de conflit et, grande nouveauté, son système économique, présenté comme un modèle de dérégulation après vingt ans de protectionnisme et d’interventionnisme étatique. Tels sont les principaux arguments de la « marca Argentina », présentée aux décideurs du Vieux Continent.
Javier Milei ne part pas seul sur ce front de bataille. Accompagné de cinq ministres, dont Luis Caputo, qui pilote l’Économie, il pourra aussi s’appuyer sur treize gouverneurs, censés donner l’image d’un élan fédéral, ainsi que sur une douzaine d’entrepreneurs dans des secteurs en plein essor. Un collectif à mi-chemin entre la délégation olympique et le comité de direction d’un grand groupe l’entourera ainsi. Les temps forts seront l’intervention de Milei devant l’OCDE, jeudi matin, suivie d’une rencontre avec Emmanuel Macron, à l’Élysée. L’occasion d’évoquer le dossier de la vente de sous-marins Scorpène à la marine argentine. » | Par Fabien Palem, à Buenos Aires | mardi 29 septembre 2026
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September 29, 2026
« Ils se sont comportés comme l’un des pires pays au monde » : les États-Unis interdisent l’importation de plusieurs produits canadiens
LE FIGARO : Les États-Unis interdisent plusieurs produits canadiens, en particulier les alcools, dans un nouveau durcissement des tensions commerciales entre Washington et Ottawa.
Les États-Unis ont franchi mardi un nouveau palier dans leur conflit commercial avec Ottawa en fermant la porte à certains produits canadiens, en particulier des alcools. L'interdiction est entrée en vigueur mardi à 00H01 (04H01 GMT). Elle vise toutes sortes de boissons alcoolisées (bière, vin, brandy...), le lactosérum (ou « whey »), une protéine très populaire issue de la transformation du lait, ou encore les grosses motos de plus de 800 centimètres cubes - celles qui pourraient faire concurrence aux Harley-Davidson américaines. La Maison Blanche avait annoncé cette mesure le 8 septembre, après que le Canada a imposé de nouveaux droits de douane sur des produits américains, en réponse aux surtaxes mises en place par Washington à l'encontre de ses propres exportations. » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | mardi 29, 2026
Les États-Unis ont franchi mardi un nouveau palier dans leur conflit commercial avec Ottawa en fermant la porte à certains produits canadiens, en particulier des alcools. L'interdiction est entrée en vigueur mardi à 00H01 (04H01 GMT). Elle vise toutes sortes de boissons alcoolisées (bière, vin, brandy...), le lactosérum (ou « whey »), une protéine très populaire issue de la transformation du lait, ou encore les grosses motos de plus de 800 centimètres cubes - celles qui pourraient faire concurrence aux Harley-Davidson américaines. La Maison Blanche avait annoncé cette mesure le 8 septembre, après que le Canada a imposé de nouveaux droits de douane sur des produits américains, en réponse aux surtaxes mises en place par Washington à l'encontre de ses propres exportations. » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | mardi 29, 2026
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With many thanks to all,
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September 28, 2026
Donald Trump Has Cost Americans Too Much | Steve Schmidt
How Americans put up with this bloody corrupt and incompetent man is beyond my comprehension! — © Mark Alexander
Trump Brought Venezuelan Gold to the U.S., but Refiners Won’t Touch It
THE NEW YORK TIMES: The administration is brokering deals in a notoriously corrupt industry, including one with a company that the United States deems a security threat.
In early March, as President Trump basked in the success of a military intervention in Venezuela, he joined Interior Secretary Doug Burgum in the West Wing for a private celebration. A businessman also attended, and brought along a pile of gold.
The president looked approvingly at the 10 Venezuelan gold bars stacked in the Roosevelt Room, across from the Oval Office, White House officials recalled. Aides took photos and joked about keeping the gold.
Mr. Trump himself had once blacklisted Venezuelan gold, declaring that it destroyed the environment, poisoned people and financed gangsters and corrupt military officials. But after Mr. Trump toppled the Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, his view changed.
On the same day that the bars arrived at the White House, the Trump administration issued a new policy allowing traders to import Venezuelan gold from one of the world’s most violent and corrupt mining regions. The first supplies would come from a state-owned mining company that remained a designated U.S. national security threat. » | Anatoly Kurmanaev, Tyler Pager and Rebecca R. Ruiz | Anatoly Kurmanaev reported from Caracas and the mining town of El Callao; Tyler Pager from Washington; and Rebecca R. Ruiz from London and Geneva. | Monday, September 28, 2026
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