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What is going on in the NHS? | Getting the Blairite band back together?

For those who haven’t been paying attention, massive changes are taking place at the top of the NHS. Leadership Shake-up in NHS England Amanda Pritchard, the Chief Executive of NHS England (essentially the CEO of the English NHS), has been forced to resign. She made two unimpressive appearances before the Commons Health Select Committee, prompting… Read More What is going on in the NHS? | Getting the Blairite band back together?

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Viva España: Labour’s Economic Plan, Productivity and Immigration

Viva España: Labour’s Economic Plan, Productivity and Immigration “Productivity isn’t everything, but in the long run, it is almost everything.”Paul Krugman, Nobel Laureate in Economics We’ve now had enough time to assess Labour’s economic strategy. Labour argues that Britain’s economic struggles stem from low growth, driven by low investment, weak productivity, and stagnant wages. Businesses,… Read More Viva España: Labour’s Economic Plan, Productivity and Immigration

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Arming For Peace | Defence Spending and GDP

This isn’t the blog I originally intended to write, but events over took me. Kier Starmer has returned relatively unscathed from his visit to the madhouse that is Trump’s White House. The headlines focused on Trump’s attention-seeking antics and Starmer’s nerdy calm. Not everyone was pleased.  A lot of people seem stunned that so far… Read More Arming For Peace | Defence Spending and GDP

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Comment on Quiz | February by Jon Chadwick

In reply to <a href="https://jon-chadwick.com/2025/02/22/quiz-february-6/comment-page-1/#comment-960">Nigel Maguire</a>. woo!!!

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What Does Elon Musk Want With All That Data?

What does Elon Musk want with all of this data? Elon Musk has been gaining access to vast amounts of data held by the U.S. government about its citizens. Assisting him in this effort are his own employees, some of whom have been seconded into government service to manage the process. At times, it’s hard… Read More What Does Elon Musk Want With All That Data?

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Quiz | February

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The Scramble for Europe | The new realpolitik

The Scramble for Europe Last week, JD Vance delivered a speech outlining America’s vision for Europe. Typically, Vance holds little sway in the White House, ranking lower than the person responsible for changing Trump’s nappies. However, this speech marked a significant statement on American foreign policy. We have all grown up under the post-war world… Read More The Scramble for Europe | The new realpolitik

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UK On-Line Safety Act

The UK Online Safety Act: More Harm Than Good? The UK’s Online Safety Act is set to come into force in just a few weeks. Last month, I wrote about why Elon Musk is furious about it. While making Elon angry is always entertaining, this Act presents a serious problem—one that could have lasting consequences… Read More UK On-Line Safety Act

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The Digital Trap: PR, Bad Journalism, and Misinformation

When Is Research Not Really Research? When is a survey not a survey? When it’s designed for PR, not science. This blog isn’t meant to offend—rather, it highlights how journalistic standards have collapsed and how this fuels the spread of disinformation. A Viral Story That Wasn’t True Recently, someone shared a shocking claim with me:… Read More The Digital Trap: PR, Bad Journalism, and Misinformation

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Trump, Tariffs, and Tantrums

Trump, Tariffs, and Tantrums The United States is facing a balance of payments problem, similar to the one Britain encountered post-World War II. Simply put, the U.S. imports more than it exports, leading to a consistent outflow of money from the country. Historical Parallel: Britain’s Post-War Struggles Before WW2, Britain’s empire functioned as a massive… Read More Trump, Tariffs, and Tantrums

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In reply to <a href="https://jon-chadwick.com/2025/02/01/online-misinformation/comment-page-1/#comment-938">Nigel Maguire</a>. I agree. The harder it is to tell truth from lies, reality from fantasy, the easier it is to manipulate people and, in turn, push them towards authoritarianism

The Digital Trap: How Misinformation Targets People Like Us

The Digital Trap: How Misinformation Targets People Like Us Writing this blog, I’m making some assumptions about my readers—primarily graduates, middle class, aged between 45 and 65, and self-identifying as well-educated. I hope what I’m about to say doesn’t upset too many of you. Hate, distrust, and disinformation designed to create political divisions have proliferated… Read More The Digital Trap: How Misinformation Targets People Like Us

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