One thing that keeps bugging me is that no experts so far are willing to identify the nerve agent, so why are Boris and TM so certain of what it is?
They aren't, they're bluffing.
Our ex ambassador to Uzbekistan, Craig Murray has called the whole accusation into question, dwelling on the "of a type developed in Russia" being little indication of any possible guilt.
From their reaearch to date, Porton Down refused to give an identity for the substance and had to be persuaded to reluctantly agree that is "of a type developed in Russia".
The government admits that Porton Down was asked only yesterday to try to identify what it was, rendering invalid all previous allegations that there was adequate proof.
We also know that some of a Novichok agent was stolen in Russia long ago and used on a victim in another country by someone not connected with Russia, showing that possession is no proof of user.
The much greater Russian retaliation against our expulsions indicates genuine anger, not the usual resigned acceptance that follows when they've been caught out.
Russia has today called for the UK to prove the accusation by supplying a sample, or apologise. That is clearly not bluff, since they wouldn't risk saying that if they were guilty, knowing we'd have samples.
At present this all adds up to Russia not being involved this time at least.
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