Thought for the Week: A motley crew of politics

Hrkn to .. Thought for the Week · Oct 12, 2026 · 13m

Logic should be one of the two main drivers for politics, but it's sadly lacking in today's line-up. In 2026 we've experienced first-hand what climate change is doing to our world, but there has been a persistent move away from 'net zero' in favour of continued reliance on fossil fuels — not clever. The other main driver should be what it means to be human, but while politicians wring their hands over how to tackle excess welfare spending, there's very little targeting of real empowerment for the disadvantaged — particularly young people. Background music: 'Confliction & Catharsis' by Asher…