As most people who have ever met Mandelson know, he is a straight forward shit. Indeed a friend who was a senior figure in the broadcast media when Mandelson was beginning his rise to New Labour fame… (View Post)

The situation inside Russia is finally beginning to change. The Chechen leader, Ramzan Kadyrov, is on his deathbed and with him will pass a significant element of the Power Vertical. The Russian Army… (View Post)

The effective bankruptcy of local government is the result of a massive increase in statutory duties without any kind of corresponding increase in revenue raising powers. Trying to fund child protect… (View Post)

Very sad to learn of the passing of Jim Wallace. Not only a past First Minister Depute, but also a Moderator of the Kirk General Assembly. A thoughtful and amusing conversationalist and a humane and … (View Post)

The question about the "North Korean" level of secrecy amongst the SNP is not just a matter of political tactics. There are more than credible rumours about decisions taken under Salmond an… (View Post)