nixonsimon.bsky.social
European political economy and geoeconomics commentator. Publisher of the Wealth of Nations newsletter. Previously chief Europe commentator @WSJ, chief leader writer @TheTimes. Runner, cold water swimmer, aspiring chef. https://nixons.substack.com/
👤 Joined on 06 October 2023
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@nixonsimon.bsky.socialFunny, that. "Hancock and pandemic-era PM Boris Johnson declined to comment when Playbook PM approached them. Conservative MP Jeremy Hunt, who served as health secretary between 2012 and 2018 and might have been expected to oversee pandemic preparedness, did not respond to a request to comment."
Show Post“Is there a way out of this apparent doom loop? In the spirit of trying to stay positive, here are five possible circuit-breakers, though each comes with a snag …”
Show PostOnly connect. This is a brilliant (if not exactly comforting) tour d'horizon from @nixonsimon.bsky.social
Show Post"The circuit-breaker most within Europe’s control is to strengthen its own ability to support Ukraine and withstand Russian aggression, Chinese mercantilism and US coercion." ⤵️
Show PostA new conversation? New post on my Brexit & Brexitism Blog on the 'national conversation' about Brexit, why Russian interference matters in 2026, and how geo-politics should be the focus if this conversation is to be the genuinely new one we need: chrisgreybrexitblog.blogspot.com/2026/10/a-ne...
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