That Corbyn fella...

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in reply to @dst2

Agreed. It's not stopping people though. And I'm never sure if it's from a gut reaction to a truly troubling situation (in which case discussion is probably worthwhile), blind nationalism, or the chance to try and score cheap political points.

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andyp in reply to @

Isn’t that the problem though, Corbyn (but mainly his advisors) have chosen to score cheap political points rather than condemn it. We don’t know who in Russia authorised this act, but it’s clear that the substance used was produced by the Russian authorities.

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in reply to @andyp

That's not how I've read it. So maybe (probably) that's my bias! However, I've seen calls for unequivocal condemnation (of Russia rather than the attack) which, despite me suspecting them being directed to the right source, I'd be hesitant to give.
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Oliver Schick in reply to @andyp

Isn’t that the problem though, Corbyn (but mainly his advisors) have chosen to score cheap political points rather than condemn it.

Which cheap political points?

As I quoted above, I do think Corbyn condemned it.
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miro_o in reply to @andyp

it’s clear that the substance used was produced by the Russian authorities.

It’s clear it looks like it was made in Moscow (is the public line I believe). The CIA could do that. #tinfoilhat

Seriously though, I don’t understand who in Russia benefits from this attack.

Perhaps May should have spoken relatively softly, avoided accusation of state involvement without more evidence ..... and kicked all known fsb agents out anyway.