In the public imagination, his vague nuclear threats suggest intercontinental strikes against western cities. But suppose they mean something else.
He overturned the principle of innocence until proven guilty. He has questions to answer and apologies to make.
Only yesterday, Andrew Gimson reported for this site that the party’s Deputy Leader was in deep trouble in his West Bromwich constituency.
It is not, repeat not, always right to “believe the victim” – precisely because, as in this case, the victim is sometimes not a victim at all.
How is it that a police officer said that the claims of “Nick” are “credible and true”?
He should apologise for the public panic he instilled, and leave the public arena to reflect on the unquestionable harm he has caused.