Imminent elections and leadership changes are causing a marked up-tick in political promises. Almost all political pleas for support involve promising to give us back our own money.
Sir In some countries, the most expensive contemporary construction project is a gilded mosque, marble temple or granite cathedral, dedicated to whatever deities the state supports.
Sinn Féin appears to be developing a gift for snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. The knack for mixing grown-up politics with childish shin-kicking was on full display last week when the party announced its policies about public broadcasting.