I think that's spot on. Glasnost and perestroika were designed by Gorbachev as gradual, medium-term reforms. But events overtook them and a dose of rampant capitalism, encouraged by the West, ha… (View Post)

On topic (although I don't think it really matters in the big scheme of things). I do think folk are missing the point about Truss declining to do the TV interview; it's really not at all a… (View Post)

So why did she agree to do it in the first place? That's the point. I don't care whether Truss is interviewed by Robinson or not. But I understand she made a commitment, along with Sunak, t… (View Post)

To be fair she agreed to do the interview and has now decided not to. Not a promising start for Truss if you're looking for a new PM who keeps their word. (View Post)

The Green vote may well go up a bit at the next GE, but if it does it will make precisely no difference. They will hold Brighton Pavilion comfortably, but still have just one MP. They won't sign… (View Post)