Robert Smith

BD & Mktg Director. Far too interested in politics for my own good and passionate remainer. Tonight I finally realised I know nothing about nothing anymore.

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@AllieRenison Without a doubt. Sheer incompetence coupled with a lack of investment in staff and training, and, I suspect, a real we couldn't care less attitude of management.

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@lewis_goodall Goes back to David Kelly too. Shameful and both the press and Cambridge University have a lot to answer for. Such a sad waste of life. RIP. 🙏

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@ianbremmer It's genius Ian. Mistrust of politics and politicians is a very serious issue in the UK as elsewhere, but that isn't to be confused with that, this is the classic British sense of humour and love of mocking pomposity.

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@DMiliband I'm sorry for your loss David. May she Rest in Peace and the whole family take comfort in her wonderful life. 🙏

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@bhx_official The organisation at security is beyond bad. It is an absolute bunfight with people missing flights, those needing assistance and elderly being pushed around in disorganised queues. Were you surprised by all of the "bookings" (clue in the name).

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@middletemple Well done Leonie. Such a magnificent achievement and inspiration for everyone you know and all that see this. I'm sure you will thrive in your legal career and I wish you all the very best. Keep doing what you're doing and being who you are. 🙏

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@GWandShows Cannot wait. It's been a long hard winter this year (oh, and too bloomin damp obvs). 💐

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@NickBryantNY Thank you Nick. @fergalkeane47 has been the most important / influential reporter throughout my life and he has represented the absolute best of the BBC journalism, setting the highest standard that you followed. You both continue to show the true value of reporting the truth.🙏

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@fergalkeane47 Sad news Fergal as it marks the end of such a wonderful era. But I'm sure the time is right for you and you will continue to report, comment and author outstanding material in whatever shape your new ventures take. Thank you and good luck in your new ventures. 🙏

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@DamianLow3 @campbellclaret Excellent post Damian. The vitriol aimed at Starmer is bewildering. Yes, he lacks dynamism and the Government has struggled, but who wouldn't given the inheritance. It's dangerous for democracy.

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@RestIsPolitics @campbellclaret Thank you Alastair for this frank, clearly heartfelt post. It was obvious from this week's episode that you were struggling to articulate in your usual way. Completely understandable because, as you say, this is such a dangerous and deeply disappointing moment for Labour.

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@HelenHet20 @nytimes Great to see and read all of your recent commentary Helen and, as usual, all of it illuminating and superbly informed. Hard to disagree with anything you say, but of course the shifts and uncertainty are worrying - resource, market and power conflicts from every angle. 🙏

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@galendruke @HelenHet20 And thank you Galen for one of your regular forays into UK politics. Not a good sign though when we are this dysfunctional (again). 🙏

[Robert Smith @RPJSmith]

@HelenHet20 @galendruke Thanks Helen it was a superb if somewhat depressing listen. Hard to know what happens next because as stated, the FPTP system wasn't designed for this scenario. Hope to hear you podcasting again soon. 🙏

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@adam_tooze Excellent choice Adam. Polymath, brilliant historian & political commentator, economist and great taste in music to boot. 🙏.ps. For good measure was relistening to Crashed on audiobook today - still fascinated by the 2007/8 crash and great recession.

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@fergalkeane47 Thank you Fergal and all. I'm sure this will be a very hard but unmissable and important viewing. 🙏

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@Samfr @cjayanetti And it was an excellent and illuminating post so thank you both. Hope everything ok Sam after this week. 🙏

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@gavinesler Excellent and well argued piece Gavin. Thank you. 🙏

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@AllieRenison Wonderfully nerdy. I heartily approve and I'm sure it was worth every penny Alison. 🙏

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@PJTheEconomist @HelenMiller_IFS A hard act to follow but best of luck Helen. And thank you and all the best in your new role Paul. I look forward to your continued comments and expertise on all things economics. 🙏