A rather moving reflection on Bondi Beach and what it means to be a Jew these days. https://www.newstatesman.com/world/2025/12/this-chanukah-more-than-ever-i-will-try-to-be-resilient This point espec… (View Post)

That sounds all too plausible. "Normal" politics have been superseded by rule by, and for, the oligarchs. When you figure that out, you can better understand what is going on. Trump, in his… (View Post)

Although she wasn't averse to headline-grabbing Mrs T combined that with a VERY close interest in policy detail. As many of her ministers could testify. However it does require a fair amount of … (View Post)

Well, the obvious approach is to pivot on his approach to Farage, and go for him with more vigour. As he's a human rights lawyer that at least would be authentic. He may win some support and und… (View Post)

I wonder what it is with Sir Keir and UK Labour. There's nothing inevitable about a centre-left PM enduring these rock bottom ratings. Just look at Mark Carney and Anthony Albanese by way of con… (View Post)