While I am surprised by neither I am less irked by the British establishment's effort to forge new shackles for Scotland than by the posturing indignation of SNP and SGP politicians (Plan to give unelected Lords greater powers over Holyrood bills draws ire). The expressions of shocked outrage at something so readily foreseen is as … Continue reading Must the show go on and on and…?
Ask yourself why Boris Johnson would be considering reform. Ask yourself whether it is in his interests to lessen scrutiny and remove checks on the power of the executive. The power of the British Prime Minister. His power.
I love the passion Tommy Sheridan injects into his articles. And few things rouse that passion more than the British honours system and the House of Lords. Like so many things associated with the British states, the British honours system is corrupt. But this doesn't necessary imply that honours systems themselves are a bad thing. … Continue reading Corruption breeds corruption
Peter A Bell 