London's burning

Shock, horror. Nobody learns from history.

OK, let's go through it again, one more time. This is not rocket science...

If a Labour prime minister upsets conservatives, an informal but organised opposition writes stern letters to The Times.

If a Conservative prime minister upsets socialists, an informal but organised opposition riots in the streets, burning down buildings and attacking the police.

Toxteth, Brixton, Marsh Farm, now London and beyond.

It was ever thus.