A world spiralling to the right: Many steps, but one purpose

It is not necessary to be paranoid to see the professional assassination of Britain’s ambassador to America, Kim Darroch, as a step in the ascent of right-wing forces.

The supine response of Boris Johnson confirms that when a majority of Britain’s 140,000 or so Conservative party members make him prime minister, capitulation to America’s “inept” and “dysfunctional” president will be routine.