9 July 2025, 18:59

By Andrew Marr

We are, my friends, living in a state which has lost all touch with reality.

Wander round Westminster and everyone’s out for more money.

After that revolt, the benefits system needs still more money.

Children with special educational needs deserve more money.

The victims of the infected blood scandal, in the headlines today, are still waiting for much of the nearly £12 billion compensation scheme.

Resident doctors are going on strike later this month, they told us earlier, because they deserve a really big pay rise.

So do lots of other people, by the way.

Reform of the courts system, which may have to shed many jury trials, will cost a........

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