Northern Ireland Solution

Not happy with imposing sanctions on England, Scotland and Wales for ideological reasons, the Tory government seems intent on dragging Northern Ireland, which is currently the only part of the UK that enjoys a growing economy by virtue of being part of the UK and the EU, down to its level.

Here's a somewhat logical solution to the problem - let the people of Northern Ireland decide, although that might be a bit too democratic for Boris Johnson. He can't really afford to have a prospering part of the UK on his doorstep, as it highlights the utter folly of Brexit. It's a bit like Putin not wanting Ukraine to join the EU - too embarrassing.

If Boris was a real leader, he'd urge the Northern Ireland Assembly to convene and vote on whether to maintain the status quo, or accept a hard border with Eire. Now the DUP would undoubtedly refuse to play ball, but any leader worth the name would respond with the threat of a referendum on the issue within Northern Ireland - and we all know what result that would provide.

It could even provide ammunition for Wales and Scotland to demand such a referendum, which would be an alternative to independence, leaving Little England isolated with its borders intact and fully under control.

In another story, the government is threatening to bring in agency workers to replace striking rail staff. However, what was the reaction of the government when P&O brought in agency staff? They were up in arms! There's no rhyme or reason to this bunch of clowns.

In yet another story, Lord Geidt makes it known that Johnson was disingenuous in linking his resignation to steel tariffs and he was actually asked to give cover to Johnson in some other law breaking. No surprise there then - the leopard hasn't changed its spots.