The Non-Dom Affair in Kyiv

Non-Dom is a contentious issue. If nothing else, the Sunak issue has brought it to the fore once more, which could raise the hope of eliminating it. The problem was, however, that the Chancellor had a conflict of interests and could not be relied upon to address it at a time when we need every tax penny.

That situation has now been resolved, and one would hope he will now tackle the issue although, as his wife is retaining the Non-Dom for inheritance tax purposes, I think we can safely say it will not and he remains compromised.

Some are saying it's unfair to target Sunak's wife when she's done nothing illegal. Then is it fair to go after Putin's daughters with sanctions when they have done nothing illegal either?

I note the Non-Dom affair (sounds like something from The Man from U.N.C.L.E.) is being spun by Boris fanboys as a Labour plot, but it has all the hallmarks of a No.10 leak. I wonder which Cabinet colleague and possible replacement Boris will target next?

Talking of Boris and his recent and very convenient trip to Kyiv.

1. Boris can't bear to be upstaged by an EU leader, and Ursula von der Leyen and several Eastern European leaders beat him to it. He had to go.
2. He's desperate for a Brexit win - Ukraine is the perfect shop window for UK Arms Plc and, for the world's 2nd largest arms exporter (on a rolling 10 year average), it's a wonderful marketing opportunity (despite having bugger all to do with Brexit).
3. In no way could Zelensky ever afford to criticise Boris for the pitiful refugee response - he ain't going to bite the hand that gives him weapons, so he's neutralised.
4. Boris has no other interest in Ukraine, as proved by the 'designed to fail' refugee system, which is still showing signs of being a barrier to entry.
5. He had to be absent while Sunak was defenestrated on the Ides of April to avoid suspicion.