One thing Boris Johnson did to deal with that issue was to create new non-jobs so that he could give more MPs a post and the sense that they mattered. Hence there was a proliferation of trade envoys … (View Post)

The problem we have is that, in a political debate, the truth only wins if people place a value on the truth as a thing in itself, even when it tells them something they don't like to hear. Othe… (View Post)

I think Russia could destroy the British electricity grid surprisingly quickly if they wanted to. It would create absolute chaos within Britain. The state of British air defences is pretty lacking. (View Post)

I want to see him try to wakeboard. (View Post)

I think that, ultimately, Trump has an inferiority complex when it comes to dictators like Putin and Xi. Consequently, like some PB.com posters, he will be deterred by Russians warnings of escalation… (View Post)