As we continue to grapple with the environmental, economic, and social challenges of our time, it’s becoming increasingly clear that we need to find new ways of working, particularly in the food system. One such approach that is gaining momentum is agroecology, a farming system that is based on principles of ecology and aims to…

I had a hip replacement operation several years ago, using a “metal on metal” joint, a technique that has generated several “issues” globally. As a result, my joint is scanned annually to see if any problems are developing. The situation is manageable and of no concern to me right now. What does concern me though…

Fascinating summary of turnout for the election in May 2021, (h/t to @statsjamie):

Here’s a map summarising the constituency results of the 2021 election in Wales (with “changed” seats marked in black): And here’s a map that I just couldn’t resist that shows the constituency seats held by the Lib Dems:

I used to work with a wonderful American company chairman who was obsessed with data and trends. He taught me their value and I wrote a short piece a few weeks ago showing the trends in votes over recent elections. I’ve updated those graphs to show clearly that there are still trends at work despite…