In essence, Putin’s important announcement: There wasn’t ever a threat. I’d have smashed Wagner. None of us were nervous at all, despite my nervy statement over the weekend. But I’ve made a deal with… (View Post)

Yes, this betrays the weakness of Putin because Prigozhin isn’t shutting up. He’s not been silenced and he keeps poking the bear. If he’s going he’s not going quietly. Still feels like the scene is b… (View Post)

Fact of the matter is that the challenge facing Sunak was gargantuan and it is beyond his ability. People want this government out. I think there’s things Sunak could possibly have done differently t… (View Post)

I suspect the next Tory leader is one of Braverman, Badenoch or Mordaunt. Both Braverman and Badenoch have safe seats so should be available. Penny’s is less so, but she has some positive name recogn… (View Post)

Apparently he has now surfaced in a video message to Young Engineers or some such. Of course, no idea when that was recorded, or where. (View Post)