Duncan Robinson

Bagehot columnist and political editor for the Economist. Comment writer of the year at British Journalism Awards 2024

Joined July 2023

Duncan Robinson duncanrobinson.bsky.social · Feb 6
Do think people need to appreciate that it’s not merely a “do some expensive repairs to stop it falling down” job, but a “spending tens of billions to build a new improved giant temple” job
- Daniel deargodwhatnow.bsky.social · Feb 5
  I'm sorry but it's ridiculous that the taxpayer is being asked to fund up to £40 billion pounds for urgent works to 'save Parliament burning down', which also yknow features Essential Improvements such as a brand new underground visitors centre
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Duncan Robinson duncanrobinson.bsky.social · Feb 5
What is the point of Keir Starmer staying as prime minister?

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Duncan Robinson duncanrobinson.bsky.social · Feb 5
Whole column here if you like reading column www.economist.com/britain/2026...
Britain’s worst political scandal of this century

The Mandelson affair threatens Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership

economist.com

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Duncan Robinson duncanrobinson.bsky.social · Feb 1
And 25k is basically minimum wage for a full time job!
- George Eaton handle.invalid · Feb 1
  Marginal tax rates for graduates with student loans – add interest and another 6% for postgrads. £25,000: 37% £50,270: 51% £100,000: 71%
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