Old World Charm?

What a charmingly quaint little gathering of dowagers is the G7. The latest reason for keeping out Russia is the Moscow protests, or at any rate Vladimir Putin's reaction to them. Well, on that basis, then Emmanuel Macron's France would not only be kicked out, but kicked out very hard indeed.

Indeed, if it is not the liberal poster boy Macron, then it is the new best friend of those who have decided that they do not necessarily hate all brown people quite so much after all, just so long as these particular brown people really do hate the really hateful brown people. So, like the Liberal Unionists of old, you may "dine with us, or come in the evening at any rate," Narendra Modi.

When it comes to repression, then not only do Macron and Modi make Putin look like an amateur, but they also put to shame the paltry efforts of Xi Jinping in Hong Kong, never mind in the numerous parts of mainland China where, although they are often met with some force, expressions of protest far more vigorous than anything in Hong Kong occur as a matter of routine.

Almost every member of the House of Commons is, and will remain, either a Macron-loving Bear-baiter who is feverish with Yellow Peril, or a Modi-loving Bear-baiter who is feverish with Yellow Peril. Quite a lot are, and will remain, both.

Another hung Parliament is coming, however, and we need our people to hold the balance of power in it. A new party is now in the process of registration. After nearly 30 years of suggestion, speculation, and even a sort of preparation, I will stand for Parliament here at North West Durham. The crowdfunding page is here, and buy the book here. Please email davidaslindsay@hotmail.com. Very many thanks.