Is Britain a properly functioning democracy? It’s a question that shouldn’t have to be asked, but recent events have made it not just pertinent but compelling.
The reaction of the political class to the Queen’s death has been extraordinary, with it being seen as an excuse to dip out of responsibility. Government seems to be in a state of paralysis, with few substantive decisions being taken and officials frightened to do or say anything in case someone can claim they’ve been offended.
Last Friday I asked a senior Welsh Government press officer to get me a comment for an article I was writing about a threat to the devolution settlement - an issue that normally raises the hackles of ministers who believe Wales is facing a succession of Westminster power grabs.
