At the emergency meeting, delusion still reignsEven the description of it as an ‘emergency summit’ is music to the ears of Trump. President Macron’s hastily convened meeting of European…Feb 17Feb 17
How to deal with the ultimate dealmakerIf anyone qualifed as a flibbertigibbet, a will-’o-the-wisp and a first-class, copper-bottomed clown, it would Donald J Trump…Feb 12Feb 12
Whatever direction the US takes, normalcy has disappeared.Extremism always ends in tears.Nov 13, 2024Nov 13, 2024
After the brat girl summer, the chill of the fallKamala’s campaign was polished, professional and star-studded. But are the days of ‘slick’ over?Nov 7, 2024Nov 7, 2024
Is Harris-Schmaltz a winning ticket?I seem to remember the US talkshow host David Letterman once saying there’s no business like showbusiness, but there are several businesses…Aug 23, 2024Aug 23, 2024
A Harris victory is critical. But sadly it won’t end the madness.Twenty-four hours is a long time in politics when you’re an American Democrat.Jul 23, 20243Jul 23, 20243
Don’t disturb Labour: they are very, very busy…The first few days of the Labour government have been a flurry, with everyone desperately keen to GET ON WITH THINGS. The carefully…Jul 8, 2024Jul 8, 2024
Which previous government will have the biggest influence on Starmer’s?I wrote before about the similarities (and differences) between Starmer and his predecessor Tony Blair. There’s some debate in Labour…May 30, 2024May 30, 2024
When it comes to plans, the parties are on another planet.The Tories have a clear plan as they go into this election.May 25, 2024May 25, 2024