Culture wars give Boris Johnson and his government a quick and easy high. They’re no substitute for governing

“Two basic rules of government: Never look into anything you don’t have to. And never set up an inquiry unless you know in advance what its findings will be.” The words are from “Yes Minister,” a 1980s television satire about the dysfunction of British politics, but they could equally apply to the Westminster of today.“Two basic rules of government: Never look into anything you don’t have to. And never set up an inquiry unless you know in advance what its findings will be.” The words are from “Yes Minister,” a 1980s television satire about the dysfunction of British politics, but they could equally apply to the Westminster of today.