I personally wouldn't agree here. I think PB as a whole does tend collectively to the ultra-hawkish on Russia, more so than on economic and other issues, and would share the call for a more circ… (View Post)

Once again I think HYUFD is suffering something of a pile-on on the Russia issue. Considering what is at stake a purely pragmatic approach should not at all be out of bounds. Britain and others at al… (View Post)

Yes, well there's clearly still a long way to go. Small steps and all that, though ; they may be getting wind that BBC2 is getting more ambitious again. (View Post)

The title has presented some challenges to prevent nausea with my dinner, but I'll head back to my London Review of Books article every now and then to prevent this developing further. (View Post)

Excellent post. There's also been some surprise on the left in Europe. It changes Britain's image in the world again, for another time. (View Post)