Democratic Deficit

I worked in the City for 39 years and made more than a few pitches to potential clients but this is the most important one I have ever made.

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Palmy Days

I seldom trade but when I do feel I should inform you, lest you are left holding shares in a company that wags its tail and barks.

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Boris is Daz

R: “How are you feeling?” Me: “A bit ropey”. We had this exchange over the breakfast table for the last two mornings. I’d had two lunches.

Floristry

  Freddie’s Flowers, £25 per week, take a lot of arranging. It’s hard work but I’m retired and neither Bertie or Robert are interested in floristry.

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The Eagle Squadrons

Charles Ritchie mentions that the railings surrounding Berkeley Square have been removed in the war. He correctly guesses the square will not return to being a private garden.

Kick the Can

Much hoo-ha about tax increases to fund the NHS and social care.

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The Servant

There are so many niceties if you move in royal circles. The Duke of York has “stepped back”; Michael Fawcett has “stepped down”. It sounds as if they are Scottish dancing at Balmoral.

Last Waltz in Vienna

Might it be better to re-read books that have given pleasure and can do so again, rather than read something new which may disappoint?

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