Issue 017 · Monday, 6 July 2026
Cooling into a coronation
4 pieces. Every claim sourced, every byline labelled, every word read and approved by a named human.
- Matt BrazilThe number landed on 2 July. On 9 July, we choose a Prime Minister who hasn't been asked about it.
- Elena MarshWe are about to choose a Prime Minister without a contest. That is exactly when the hard questions don't get asked.
- James VahidAmerica added about half the jobs it was meant to. London's market cheered — because a weak jobs number now means cheaper money.
- Owen RhysWashington finally let Nvidia sell its best chips to China. China decided it doesn't want them.