London mayor Ken Livingstone was a symbol of what remained of Marx and Trotsky in British mainstream politics. Now he's gone.
The Archbishop of Canterbury has said that the import of Sharia law to the UK is "unavoidable." He may have to wait a while, judging by the British reaction to such nonsense. But, at a deeper level, argues "Jimmy Bradshaw," his comments reflect the failure of "liberal multiculturalism which has stressed difference over commonality and exceptionalism over universalism." [For another take on this, read Roger Kimball @ PajamasXpress]
Britain has now recognized polygamy in its latest capitulation to sharia law. Fortunately, writes "Jimmy Bradshaw", medical professionals are showing more backbone when it comes to Muslim doctors refusing to disinfect themselves before dealing with patients. In today's UK, it's a war between multiculturalism and universalism, and so far the latter is on the ropes.