Codestin Search App

Thanks to visit codestin.com
Credit goes to johnhowarth.substack.com

Speculation and Simplification

Goings on observed in the Brussels and Westminster Bubbles

Nov 27, 2025 • John Howarth

It won't be over till Farage croaks

Some uncomfortable truths on beating Reform and unpopular opinions on the role of culture in the perceptions of the make up of UK society.

Nov 13, 2025 • John Howarth

October 2025

Policy soup and a good night out

Conservative conference was pretty terrible. And even though we should always take them seriously, it is a bit of a challenge.

Oct 16, 2025 • John Howarth

Oh no, it's Labour Party Conference

An event from a former time struggles with the reality of now while the armour of the White Knight loses its shine.

Oct 3, 2025 • John Howarth

Golfing in the Red Wall returns - Friday 3 October

Because 3 October 2025 can't be entirely about Taylor Swift

Oct 2, 2025 • John Howarth

July 2025

So long and thanks for all the bats

An entertainer leaves the building and the legacy of the mega benefit gig

Jul 24, 2025 • John Howarth

Some thoughts on bikes and the failed conventional wisdom of cycling policy.

Jul 17, 2025 • John Howarth

On Labour's first year

They told everyone it was going to be hard, and it was. Funny that.

Jul 10, 2025 • John Howarth

If mostly men did filler there would already be rules

Even though more men do cosmetic procedures these days it's mostly women who are taking a punt on a scandalously unregulated sector.

Jul 3, 2025 • John Howarth

June 2025

Infrastructure and some lights in the dark

A welcome strategy publication and two good House of Commons votes for freedom make a good midsummer week.

Jun 26, 2025 • John Howarth

Above the sound of nostalgias clashing

Reform want an invite to Gala, DMA say no, no, no...

Jun 19, 2025 • John Howarth

Gordon’s Daughter

The Chancellor of the exchequer has inherited much of the DNA of her long serving predecessor.

Jun 12, 2025 • John Howarth

#nojs-banner { position: fixed; bottom: 0; left: 0; padding: 16px 16px 16px 32px; width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; background: red; color: white; font-family: -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 13px; line-height: 13px; } #nojs-banner a { color: inherit; text-decoration: underline; } This site requires JavaScript to run correctly. Please turn on JavaScript or unblock scripts