The inability of a large number of politicians and journos to take an interest in anything outside the micro-world of SW1 never ceases to amaze.
Reminds me of a few years ago when the coverage of a Rus missile landing in Poland was all about Sunak's leadership rather than the event itself.
This intro to David Frost's Telegraph column sums up so much that is wrong with British politics.
Another fine example. A friend reports saying to a Tory operative - “isn’t Gaza awful”. The reply - “it’s worse for Labour “
Jan 16, 2026 09:51
