I suppose Czechoslovakia is a reasonably positive example. Created in 1918 out of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, it worked quite harmoniously in ethnic terms through any amount of war, turmoil and dram… (View Post)

I was chatting to an MP's assistant during this week's canvass. Her view, which on the whole I share, is that Starmer is methodically working through a programme. 1. Satisfy people that you… (View Post)

Recently finished The Man in the High Castle (Amazon Prime, 4*10 episodes), absolutely riveting viewing with a dozen interesting, nuanced characters including Himmler and diverse other thugs well pla… (View Post)

Political anecdata from bluest Surrey - I'm noticing a moderate increase in Labour membership, activity and interest on the doorstep, after a year when people were preoccupied with the pandemic … (View Post)

Yes, I see what you mean, though I think that if another party took the seat it might "encourage" other loonies. There's an element of political solidarity between politicians operatin… (View Post)