Andy Longden

Grafter, mega proud Dad. Centrist politics, and free, but interventionist marketeer. Dislikes socialism and bad journalism.

[Andy Longden @longdeaw]

@afneil Always been a big fan, Andrew. Is Reeves now missing a trick re: attracting fleeing non doms and expats (from the Gulf) back to London? It could be a spectacular boost to London and the UK economy.

[Andy Longden @longdeaw]

@GymBr_o 18

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@rodstewart I’ve grown up with you mate. Saw you first at Trentham Gardens eons ago. Atlantic Crossing saw me through a year away from my family. Fantastic music - my tastes were modest - you, Queen and Floyd. Served me well. Take care.

[Andy Longden @longdeaw]

@afneil I’d be interested in your view on why rogue states pursue strategies that are demonstrably against their economic interests. Iran is an obvious, but then so is Russia’s sustained attack on Ukraine. The wealth destruction is huge. So - why? It puzzles me.

[Andy Longden @longdeaw]

@timfarron The only long term viable option is a tourist tax. Why are we so incredibly reactionary in this country?

[Andy Longden @longdeaw]

@timfarron Well done, Tim, it’s seriously impressive.

[Andy Longden @longdeaw]

@timfarron Tim - an extremely important initiative, full support. Complex issues though - adults disincentivised from leading activities for kids due to the bureaucracy of “safeguarding” etc. In my day there wasn’t much wrong with Scouts, Guides and DofE - lets not reinvent the wheel.

[Andy Longden @longdeaw]

@timfarron I commuted weekly by train to London 2010-2015. Other than issues outside their control (eg track fatalities) I can’t remember once missing the connection from or to Windermere. Virgin were a fantastic operator - Avanti is a great example of the “pay peanuts get monkeys” adage.

[Andy Longden @longdeaw]

@JeremyClarkson Problem is that after 5 years the UK will be in a much worse financial position, so any new Gov will be in a real bind.

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@timfarron Hypocrisy has long been a characteristic of some Labour politicians, and it’s right to call it out. I’d hope you would hold Starmer to the same standards as you did the last Govt. If you don’t, I think @JackmanMatty will see you off next time…

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@afneil I’m a big fan of yours, Andrew but I don’t understand why you engage with random souls on Twitter. It must be a huge time waster and has to be a distraction from your incisive analysis.

[Andy Longden @longdeaw]

@h3jwp @ClassicFM @wossy No he isn’t. Andrew Collins was much better. I can never forgive Ross for the Sachs affair and I won’t listen to him. A massive sleazeball.

[Andy Longden @longdeaw]

@timfarron @grasmeresports Well done, Tim. With a 4 month old grandchild we retired early, but much respect as the weather was dreadful.

[Andy Longden @longdeaw]

@chriseden99 And this is a genius at work. Much respect to the man who saved my life. Very interesting to see the video, thanks for sharing.

[Andy Longden @longdeaw]

@Peston Yes, it’s a deterrent. Read the trial notes; this is not about CC, its more about contempt of court and urban terrorism. Unless you prefer to live in an unpoliced, chaotic world, people will support this, and it’s not inconsistent either with supporting action against CC.

[Andy Longden @longdeaw]

@afneil Labour has never understood the fundamental premise that before you can distribute wealth, you have to create it. The wealth-destructive announcements so far are ideological and damaging. The consequential tax increases will mark the end of a very short honeymoon.

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@JackmanMatty @timfarron Your turn will come, Matty. You were badly let down by a disunited Party. It needs to learn and win public respect again.

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@timfarron Congratulations on your win, Tim - and on the wittiest tweet of the campaign. Well, it amused me!

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@LibDems @timfarron Tim is an excellent MP on local issues, but I’m struggling with LibDem policies and the party leadership. Even more that Starmer, it’s spend, spend, spend. Totally illiterate economics. This football stuff is trivial nonsense and doesn’t reflect the nature of the modern game.

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@IanAkki07 @ClassicFM Totally agree, but Classic FM don’t listen. I know many people who switch off when VW is played - advertisors should note.