Angus French
@angusjfrench.bsky.social
Likes chess, reading, music, cooking and watching #SurreyCricket.
Streatham, SW London.
Streatham, SW London.
Would love to see him back next season.
November 30, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Would love to see him back next season.
Glad you're back! Hope you had a decent and restorative break.
The microphone sound wasn't too bad and better than the last show - though not as good as shows before that (when, to be fair, it was exceptional).
The microphone sound wasn't too bad and better than the last show - though not as good as shows before that (when, to be fair, it was exceptional).
November 30, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Glad you're back! Hope you had a decent and restorative break.
The microphone sound wasn't too bad and better than the last show - though not as good as shows before that (when, to be fair, it was exceptional).
The microphone sound wasn't too bad and better than the last show - though not as good as shows before that (when, to be fair, it was exceptional).
Also, this piece calculates the average salary for 'Boriswave' immigrants (including dependents) to be higher than that of the average British national: t.co/ow16uaqzQB. Presumably this means they will pay more tax on average.
https://www.laurenpolicy.com/p/are-recent-immigrants-a-ticking-time
t.co
November 27, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Also, this piece calculates the average salary for 'Boriswave' immigrants (including dependents) to be higher than that of the average British national: t.co/ow16uaqzQB. Presumably this means they will pay more tax on average.
Presumably this won't be good for the economy?
Information on the economic contribution of immigrants here: migrationobservatory.ox.ac.uk/resources/br....
Information on the economic contribution of immigrants here: migrationobservatory.ox.ac.uk/resources/br....
The Fiscal Impact of Immigration in the UK - Migration Observatory
This briefing gives an overview of research on the impact of immigration on government finances in the UK and explains the main issues related to estimating the fiscal impact of immigration in the UK.
migrationobservatory.ox.ac.uk
November 27, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Presumably this won't be good for the economy?
Information on the economic contribution of immigrants here: migrationobservatory.ox.ac.uk/resources/br....
Information on the economic contribution of immigrants here: migrationobservatory.ox.ac.uk/resources/br....
Reposted by Angus French
I suppose it's beyond the remit of the OBR to say what measures would, in their estimation, produce the highest long term growth - or to model different budget scenarios and report the results.
November 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM
I suppose it's beyond the remit of the OBR to say what measures would, in their estimation, produce the highest long term growth - or to model different budget scenarios and report the results.
I suppose it's beyond the remit of the OBR to say what measures would, in their estimation, produce the highest long term growth - or to model different budget scenarios and report the results.
November 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM
I suppose it's beyond the remit of the OBR to say what measures would, in their estimation, produce the highest long term growth - or to model different budget scenarios and report the results.
... and never mind the contribution immigrants make culturally and economically to the UK (with its ageing population).
November 16, 2025 at 8:48 PM
... and never mind the contribution immigrants make culturally and economically to the UK (with its ageing population).
Illegally should at least be in quotes, no? Because refugees are entitled to claim asylum under the Refugee Convention which the UK has signed up to, no? (And never mind that in recent years asylum has been granted either directly or on appeal for the majority of applicants.)
November 16, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Illegally should at least be in quotes, no? Because refugees are entitled to claim asylum under the Refugee Convention which the UK has signed up to, no? (And never mind that in recent years asylum has been granted either directly or on appeal for the majority of applicants.)
Don't get that. But maybe I'm not up on things.
November 16, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Don't get that. But maybe I'm not up on things.
Thought this tribute to Mark E Smith and the Fall, which I came across a few days ago, was very good: www.podomatic.com/podcasts/imo...
The Fall - Mark E. Smith - In Memory Of John Peel Show reaction
The man who perhaps most infects my consciousness and words in resting thoughts has died - here is my immediate reaction
www.podomatic.com
November 15, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Thought this tribute to Mark E Smith and the Fall, which I came across a few days ago, was very good: www.podomatic.com/podcasts/imo...
Have a good break Zaph - you more than deserve it.
November 6, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Have a good break Zaph - you more than deserve it.
That's ugly and unprogressive.
October 29, 2025 at 8:03 PM
That's ugly and unprogressive.
Thank you. That piece contrasts some with Tom Calver's.
October 28, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Thank you. That piece contrasts some with Tom Calver's.