Politics – Page 5 – Tom Harris

Is Andy Burnham the Value Bet to Be the Next Prime Minister?

It’s not been a good week for the leaders of the main political parties in England. First up we had the local elections, and there was further frustration for Labour …

Tom May 13, 2021

Hell Hath No Fury Like a PR Spinster Scorned: Will Dominic Cummins Bring Down Boris Johnson?

It’s a name you may have tried to bury in the deepest, darkest recesses of your mind – a relic of the horrific first wave of the pandemic. But Dominic …

Tom April 23, 2021

The Gambling Industry Contributes £7 Billion to the UK Economy Annually – Will the Government Shoot Themselves in the Foot in Legislative Review?

With the government quietly going about their review into the Gambling Act in the background, we’ve already seen how various different stakeholders in the industry have stuck their heads above …

Tom April 2, 2021

What is Happening with the National Lottery? Camelot Fight Dirty in Bid to Retain Licence

As of 2023, Camelot’s licence to operate and run the UK National Lottery draw will come to an end, and in the meantime the Gambling Commission will need to decide …

Tom March 26, 2021

Friends in High Places: Did Matt Hancock Break the Law In PPE Scandal?

While there appear to be some green shoots of recovery right now, thinking back to April and May of 2020 brings back some nightmarish memories. Amid the horror of the …

Tom February 26, 2021

The Budget 2021: Will Rishi Sunak Show Why He is the Favourite to Replace Boris as PM?

When the government’s annual Budget is announced, it is usually the subject of intense scrutiny and often derision in some quarters – throw a pandemic into the mix and, well, …

Tom February 12, 2021

The Curious Case of Brian Rose: Is the London Mayoral Candidate Betting on Himself?

If you believe in the betting markets as the best predictor of an event or scenario, then we might as well wrap up the London Mayoral vote now. According to …

Tom February 5, 2021

Farewell, The Don: The Best and Worst Moments of Donald Trump’s Presidential Reign

Love him or hate him, life was never boring with Donald Trump in the White House. He may have advised his voters to inject themselves with bleach to combat the …

Tom January 21, 2021

Will the UK Ever Re-Join the European Union After Brexit?

It took more than four years from the point that the EU referendum took place for the United Kingdom to finally leave the European Union, so maybe it’s best to …

Tom January 14, 2021

No Deal Brexit Goes Odds On with Just ‘Hours’ of Negotiations Left

After Michel Barnier confirmed on Friday that there were ‘just a few hours left’ for a trade deal to be agreed between the UK and the EU, the bookmakers have …

Tom December 18, 2020

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