Month: May 2019

  • Biden is the new front-runner but should we back him?

    Biden is the new front-runner but should we back him?

    This piece was first written on 29th April 2019. The 19th and most significant Democrat candidate to date has declared for 2020. Amid a blaze of publicity, Joe Biden launched his presidential campaign with a direct pitch for what opinion polls suggest over half the country want. Rather than policy specifics, the former VP declared…

  • Labour rated banker material for the Euros

    Labour rated banker material for the Euros

    This article was first written on 15th April 2019. It is very much an article I wish could be re-written, given that the betting has moved horribly against Labour since. As always, though, we must publish the bad bets as well as the good ones. DO NOT FOLLOW THE BET! In last week’s update, I…

  • Buckle up for betting drama as latest Brexit deadline looms

    Buckle up for betting drama as latest Brexit deadline looms

    This article was first published on April 8th, 2019. We’re approaching Brexit D-Day once again, with the UK scheduled to leave the EU on Friday at 11pm, with no agreement yet in place. This may seem counterintuitive given the deadlock in Westminster but the imminent developments will, one way or another, provide some clarity. Numerous…