Get ready for the political U-turns

NEGOTIATORS on both sides have described the talks as “friendly”. Isn’t that reassuring?

Sounds like a communique from two opposing generals in a war zone. But no, this is the best we have heard so far from representatives of two political parties who share little or no common ground.

On Thursday, we heard the groundwork being set for the plethora of U-turns that are just around the corner.