POLITICS has been highly charged and combative across the UK for many years now. The British political system, its rules and codes, and how politics and power is enacted have been in decline for some time. While many in Scotland view this as proof that independence is needed as soon as possible, it is also true that Scottish politics has some soul-searching to do. Recent times have seen our own controversies about party, government and power which have to be reflected and acted upon. Trust in the British political system, politicians and institutions have never been in more doubt. Boris Johnson’s integrity, honour and word is now openly questioned and seen by many as worthless. None of this should be that surprising as many people who have worked with Johnson over the years have said this, but the scale of his deceit and mendacity are shocking.