Whilst it isn't the primary motivation (that would be staying in power) Bibi's war in Lebanon is great news for populists everywhere: chaos in chaotic places, refugees, terrorism, militarism. All feeds the fears that get these people elected.
Excellent, lucid article.
The sooner the government sets up its Ethics & Integrity Commission, the better. It could take a dispassionate look at the potentially toxic issues around appointments, conflicts, gifts etc, if necessary propose new rules, and perhaps draw some of the political sting
In the Chilterns?
Standing on a train platform with about a million people all making ‘sorry but I’m not going to make it, the trains are fecked again’ calls & really who can say why productivity in this country is screwed, total mystery
I agree although Cameron and Osborne got away with it for five years or so..
"Every Day Hurts"..
Sad Cafe, Every Little Hurts. Heard it a while back and thought it was seriously weird.
I worked nearby in the late 90s and was intrigued by its old-school, niche image and pin-striped clientele. Must have been doing something right to still be going a quarter century later.