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)

A bit of light relief. How not to build a ferry (actually two). Put Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon in charge. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-60837254 When Nicola officially launched one of … (View Post)

I go along with the consensus that we cannot risk implementing a no-fly zone. But I do sometimes wonder if we will look back and wonder why we didn't, given the atrocities taking place. This two minu… (View Post)

Ukrainian Defence Minister being very complimentary about UK support. "The first to provide us with serious weapons....your role is special" And contrasts with "the passivity of other … (View Post)