What I find deeply disturbing about this is how fast the 'cuz of Ukraine war' narrative has taken hold in the UK, even among intelligent colleagues of mine.

The UKs (complete lack of) leadership is going to send the country into an economic meltdown larger than any in living memory unless something seriously drastic is done by January.

I am already on rice and beans or porridge for every meal. If nothing is done I will literally be reading by candlelight under 5 layers this winter.