Burgessian

I think that's right. Nevertheless have been a little surprised that (so far) the Con ranks at Westminster and devolved level have remained pretty solid despite everything. And Labour haven't lost an… (View Post)

There is, of course, a danger in that. But I really think that however personally nauseating Rutte (and Sir Keir) must find it, they are acting rationally and in the public interest. And ensuring the… (View Post)

The son of the last Shah sounds interested. And he certainly looks like his dad. https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/regime-change-is-only-solution-iran-shahs-son-says-2025-06-23/ (View Post)

As it happens I don't think the last Shah was a poodle. He was wilful and moved too far too fast. I don't think a constitutional monarchy would be a bad idea for Iran. Especially if it meant the arme… (View Post)

Yeah, right. Sorry for being cynical, but the idea of the LibDems enacting anything "courageous" while in Govt is for the birds. 2015 did for that. I may change my mind when I see the 2024 … (View Post)