The political commentators are still struggling to explain the phenomenon of Donald Trump. But it seems that, not just in America but in many other countries as well, “populist” figures bereft of any real policymaking skills, are on the rise. In short, a great many people are showing their dissatisfaction with mainstream political parties, and the rise of mavericks like Trump in America, Jeremy Corbyn in Britain and even our own Clive Palmer is material evidence of this dissatisfacti…
