If it means getting on an aeroplane and flying any time soon, can't blame them for deciding to stay put. (View Post)

On PB at the moment: your choice between a ring-side seat as the WWIII overture gets under way; or the latest from the really thrilling test match. (Fog in Channel, rest of the world isolated.) (View Post)

Oh, indeed. However with a US president like Mr Trump I think it's absolutely right to make no comment until our national interest in a situation is crystal clear. (View Post)

I agree. All the more reason for UK government spokespeople not to comment until it becomes clear where the national interest lies in any given situation. (View Post)

There's no shame in a small nation with little geopolitical power being irrelevant in an international crisis. The usual boring criticism is that the UK hasn't adjusted to its irrelevance o… (View Post)