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At the start of the year, the big story was the elections in India, the US, the UK and across Europe. A big year for democracy, then – but, as it turned out, a bad year for incumbency. There’s been a lot of change in 2024. What does that mean for 2025 and beyond?
What a dismal month. I’m writing this a few days before Rachel Reeves delivers the first Budget of the new Labour government, and the steady drip of negative stories about the economy and politics in general is souring the mood. (The weather hasn’t helped.)
It’s funny how the “back to school” feeling lasts well beyond your school days. After a summer hiatus, we get back into work mode with new energy, long to-do lists, and a fresh sense of optimism.
You’re probably reading this a few days before the election. The campaign hasn’t been terribly edifying, has it? The Conservative Party seems to be on a self-destruct mission, while Kier Starmer’s “safe and steady” approach has been pretty “low energy” (to borrow a phrase from that other 2024 electioneer, Donald Trump).
A few months ago I mentioned CrossFit, the popular workout regime. I don’t do it to be macho. I do it because being in good shape makes ordinary tasks much easier.