Monthly Archives: July 2019

Toys out of the pram

Boris Johnson, the UK prime minister, has refused to meet any EU leaders until they agree to ditch the back-stop. Of course this is pipe-dream territory because such an agreement would probably spell the end of the EU. This behavior … Continue reading

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Boris PM

So Boris Johnson has become prime minister of the UK. I will be amazed if he lasts six months. Firstly the numbers. With the Brecon and Radnorshire by-election expected to be a loss for the government BoJo will soon have … Continue reading

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Another MP charged

Today A Conservative MP was charged with sexual assault and is due before the magistrate in September. Looks like the government is likely to see this MP out of action, and may have to face yet another by-election The MP … Continue reading

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