IMAGES of rats and sinking ships are difficult to set aside in light of Lord Oakeshott’s decision to quit the Liberal Democrats rather than face action for trying to oust Nick Clegg.
It is difficult to argue with Clegg’s view that it is “unacceptable” for a leading and long-standing member to conspire against the party leadership during an election campaign.
However, many people will sympathise with the desperation of someone who was involved with the party’s birth and fears having to witness its demise.
ROGER D HARRIS and SARA FLOUNDERS challenge propaganda against the blockaded socialist island
RAMZY BAROUD and ROMANA RUBEO analyse how the US has consistently negotiated in bad faith to secure the element of surprise in military attack
On the release of her memoir that reveals everything except politics, Sturgeon’s endless media coverage has focused on her panic attacks, sexuality and personal tragedies while ignoring her government’s many failures, writes PAULINE BRYAN


