Jacqueline and I were out in Theford Forest fairly early this morning, brainstorming video content, book ideas and more. The road we followed seemed to
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Just saying….
I keep on saying that this autumn is going to be mightily difficult. Fuel shortages will hit hard. Food prices will rise. Fertiliser shortages and
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A letter to a believer in Burnham
I spoke with a friend yesterday. We were at a social event. I have known him for a long time. I think I upset him.
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Understanding economics: What is wealth?
Money is not wealth. That single distinction is one of the most important things economics has to teach, and we have been getting it wrong.
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How the bank has fallen
I took this photo on Ely High Street earlier this week. The former Capital and Counties Bank logo is still emblazoned on their one-time property,
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Why are all politicians useless?
I received this comment in Substack yesterday, on a post on austerity, from someone called Karen May: I’ve read some of your comments, you all
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Respectability
Debate Ammunition: The Charity Shop Crisis
THE RICHARD J MURPHY YOUTUBE CHANNEL DEBATE AMMUNITION The Charity Shop Crisis: Reimagining the British High Street Funding the Future | August 2026 Topic Why
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Will charity shops kill the High Street?
Britain’s charity shops are under pressure. Oxfam is reportedly considering closing up to 100 High Street stores, after other major charities have closed theirs. But
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