There is such a thing as an electoral cycle (except in S Africa and Scotland) and sooner or later it will catch up with the Tories. The question really is whether it will be minor landslip in 2024 wi… (View Post)

From The Guardian. Ukraine's Foreign Minister. It's really worrying if some are already backsliding. It's what Putin is banking on. ---------------- Yesterday in an interview with the Economist, Kule… (View Post)

I think, with respect, you're missing the point that @HYUFD is making. There is no opportunity for constitutional change for years in Canada, and by the time there is, Charles III will probably be we… (View Post)

However for republicans to win, they need a thought-through alternative, which is where the Australian campaign went off the rails. I remember, years ago, an Ozzie relative telling me, "do we re… (View Post)

I think that's the key point. The retention of the monarchy is a key differential from the mighty neighbour to the South. Most Canadians want to retain a sense of national identity and, curiously, th… (View Post)