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Some written constitutions work - see Germany, Ireland. Some unwritten ones are atrocious - see Israel.

But ultimately form makes no difference if there is no culture of constitutionalism. If the gatekeepers surrender and the checks and balances are unused, it is game over.

I gave a talk this week on the vulnerability of UK institutions to a populist govt and I was told by an audience member that the US and Hungary couldn't happen here. I said it absolutely could and Reform are learning fast. The complacency is scary

What an odious, patronising little toad he is. So glad you have lifted the rock and exposed his views.

Bloody hell

6 applications refused in the last year out of over 500 made? I don't usually disagree with you but the Mayor needs to look at other boroughs rather than WCC.

I hope the Russians love their children too