Duncan Robinson

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2 months ago | economist.com | Duncan Robinson

Too prosperous to pity. Too poor to thriveAttendees heading to Leeds Dock for the “Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum” in May are in for a treat. Infrastructure-lovers arriving in the northern city by train should head down into the bowels of the station, ignoring the whiff of damp from its position on arches above the River Aire. Cut through the quayside new-builds towards a crumbling stone jetty. A tram was supposed to link the dock to the station. It was never built.

Nov 20, 2024 | economist.com | Duncan Robinson

But it can afford to, because the Conservatives will be fighting everyone elseBy Duncan Robinson, Political editor and Bagehot columnist, The Economist The Labour Party hates two things, runs the old joke: getting its own way, and each other. In 2025, Sir Keir Starmer’s government may have a majority of 154 in the House of Commons; it may sit atop the world’s least constrained executive; it may have four clear years to bend the country to its will. Is it happy? Not really.

Sep 25, 2024 | economist.com | Duncan Robinson

Politicians often promise what they cannot achieve. Usually it is the prospect of national glory or prosperity without pain. But even the most prosaic pledge can sometimes fail. Sir Keir Starmer, the prime minister, entered office with an offer to bring “calm” to a country fed up after a decade of political ructions. Sadly for Sir Keir, it is not in his gift. British politics is built for chaos.

Jul 5, 2024 | economist.com | Duncan Robinson

Britain | BagehotThe Conservatives, Reform UK and the regressive dilemma Photograph: Getty Images Jul 5th 2024Britain is, in general, ruled by the Conservative Party for a simple reason: small-“c” conservative voters unite behind one party, whereas progressive voters split themselves across many parties. Thinkers labelled this the “progressive dilemma”: until progressives learned to work together, they would be locked out of power.