Oh, a world government would do everything just like today’s new leaders – only on a global scale. So not a good thing.

I’ve always favoured the idea of management and decision-making being carried out on a small scale and in a decentralised manner: everyone looks after their own business – whilst being able and willing to take into account the consequences for others and the wider implications. To achieve this, there must be bodies responsible for weighing up and balancing interests. Rotating positions, leaving no scope for corruption, self-interest or ego trips…

Hannah Arendt was quite clear-sighted on this matter when it came to the council republic…