"Returning to UK politics, does anyone have any theories why Cummings's seven-hour marathon a) flattered Sunak, or b) didn't mention Gove at all?"

I guess because he has not fallen out with them, yet.


The Observer reported that the commitee was going to ask Cummings for proof about his comments on Hancock before Hancock appears before them. For all that he said, Cummings would appear to have offered up no evidence to back up his claims. We are living in strange times. He said they said etc.,including whoever briefed The Observer on this particular story.


"I predict priti patel will be next leaderof the conservatives"

That made me laugh, though if it ever happens i will probably cry.