Tony Blair is forever cursed in making sensible suggestions that no-one wants to listen to. I have mixed feelings about his time in government (some actions great, some good, some very damaging) but … (View Post)

It is true, but by the same token people also need politicians who have the conviction and leadership to speak to them on these topics. Our current political class shy away from them, because they fe… (View Post)

As I said upthread, it’s worth reading the whole article. He repudiates a huge amount of everything that he’s done, not just “the speech”. It is supposed to be a sympathetic portrayal (I think) but h… (View Post)

I did go to one, some time back. I would say I somewhat enjoyed it (for the experience and spending a weekend with friends) and I’m glad I went, but I never did it again. There is an inordinate amoun… (View Post)

Having read the full article, I do have to wonder whether the man actually wants to be Prime Minister. He seems very haunted by any questioning of anything to do with his private life, and far too se… (View Post)