The corridors of Westminster whisper with a familiar unease. A story crossing the Atlantic carries echoes of a system under strain. Pete Buttigieg, the US Transport Secretary, finds his family life dragged into a tawdry false report.
A police complaint, now discredited, alleged he had separated from his children. A transparent attempt to weaponise his personal life. The episode is a reminder: the game is brutal on both sides of the pond.
Questions about police diligence and political targeting will not fade quickly. For those watching the White House from London, it is a cautionary tale. The justice system can be slow.
Malice can be swift.
