Yes, I agree - that's why, as I said, it's difficult to do when seen to be a product of Russia threats. The removal of the threat with clear recognition of Ukraine as a unitary state and th… (View Post)

As with Catalonia, at some point Ukraine will need a realistic way of dealing with a culturally distinct region, which can't seriously be "we're governing you from the centre, suck it … (View Post)

I'd fine with an appointed revising chamber, if they: * Scrapped the remaining hereditaries - it's just silly to sit there because your ancestor was helpful to the monarch 300 years ago * S… (View Post)

Agreed, but the population is important so that they have the experience and expertise. To take controversial examples, having someone who has only just got a UK passport after claiming asylum and ha… (View Post)

Yes, ping pong would die under my approach - it's an irritating substitute for genuine scrutiny. I agree that an alternative system would make an elected second chamber more interesting, but it&… (View Post)