International Politics

Talking of the end of lent, new life, old stories, resurrections and stuff that makes you doubt...

I feel overwhelmed by this week… maybe it’s the impending excitement of Lambourn Open Day, Saturday drinks, and the Lockinge Old Berks Point-to-Point.

Apr 2 • Nick Boyd

Dubai, Lincoln, Suzuka and don't forget Kim

A strange weekend is in store.

Mar 28 • Nick Boyd

Don't Panic Capt. The A1 isn't bust, just confused

Some years ago, Edgedale and I, along with 99% of the developed world, drank our way through gallons of the AIX brand of Provençal rosé wine, constantly…

Mar 24 • Nick Boyd

Three SpAds, One No 10, two MI5s, and some special fried rice - but cut the MSG

It's also a PGA tour and there are many, many other initialisms.

Mar 4 • Nick Boyd

Please stop posturing - the yanks haven't declared war since 1942 - so no permission needed!

I am perplexed about whether Blighty is de facto at war with Trump, because Trump is an ally.

Mar 2 • Nick Boyd

"An' Tommy ain't a bloomin' fool - you bet that Tommy sees!"

The race towards the bottom - and all the races tonight and tomorrow on TV

Feb 20 • Nick Boyd

A look back over the last week in sadness

I’m a bit down in the dumps at the moment.

Feb 19 • Nick Boyd

In the 90s, not being in Epstein's address book would have been social anathema

plus things to make you go hmm, vrroom or yum.

Feb 4 • Nick Boyd

ST BRIGID'S DAY! Huzzah.

DRF Day 2 Leopardstown

Feb 1 • Nick Boyd

Give us a Billion and you too can join my club!

Plus racing from Ireland and England

Jan 22 • Nick Boyd

An Open Letter to David Lammy

Plus Annabel's in Mayfair, Gordon Ellioot's press day, a brace of tips and a feeling of dread.

Jan 20 • Nick Boyd

Reform - The RMS Carpathia of titanic politics

Was "... tiny" Jenrick mistaken for a child?

Jan 19 • Nick Boyd

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