@Theuniondivvie Talking of all this, Ross Thomson has defected. https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/politics/scottish-politics/6788108/ross-thomson-reform-conservative/ Inevitable, I suspect. An out… (View Post)

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'… (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 mean… (View Post)