Along with millions of others, I suspect, I watched the extraordinary spectacle of Theresa May addressing the nation last night.<\/p>\n
I was horrified by the presentation. The\u00a0faux grandeur. The two national flags. The appeal to the image of the strong leader.<\/p>\n
I was appalled by the contempt. Of parliament. Of politicians. Of democracy.<\/p>\n
I was aghast at the lack of self awareness.<\/p>\n
Most of all I was staggered by the claim that she alone knows the will of the people. This is the sign of delusion. Or fascism.<\/p>\n
It was sinister.<\/p>\n
It was appalling politics.<\/p>\n
It was alienating.<\/p>\n
It guarantees her deal will not pass the Commons.<\/p>\n
Worst, it was not only self destructive, but destructive for the UK that needs solutions and nothing like this.<\/p>\n
In politics this was a new low.<\/p>\n
And I suspect we have further to go.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"