Jonathan Sumption: “Democracy is impossible for the state to satisfy”
The former judge on the limits of politics, the Chagos Islands and Trumpism.
By Rachel Cunliffe
New Times,
New Thinking.
The plan has been raised more than once. This time, it might actually happen.
ByThe Liberal Democrats showed how the system should be played.
ByWe are fortunate in this country that the transfer of power is so calm and dignified.
ByThe Conservatives’ fearmongering did everything it could to guarantee defeat.
ByTrust in politicians is at record lows even without the menace of disinformation.
ByKeir Starmer looked uncomfortable and stiff on stage – but it doesn’t matter.
ByVladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine catalysed the most significant security restructure in northern Europe for decades.
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