I just realised. Kemi Badenoch is the Jeremy Corbyn of the Conservative Party. Sympathetic towards actors hostile to our country; give tacit support to sectarianism; never stray outside their partisa… (View Post)

It was obviously a mistake. I realise that now. The lesson is stick to career diplomats and codes of conduct matter. The buck stays with Starmer because he made the appointment - it's how the co… (View Post)

Starmer appointed Mandelson and the others didn't, so he's vulnerable. Not changed by an element of "seemed like a good idea at the time". Plenty of us on here, including myself a… (View Post)

Trump says he's 'not afraid' of Vietnam-style ground combat in Iran Indeed he isn't. Bone spurs are Trump's secret weapon in avoiding Vietnam style ground combat. https://www… (View Post)

Being unserious hasn't inhibited other politicians. Which party leader is serious right now? Maybe Starmer somewhat. But only somewhat. (View Post)