Has the all encompassing enthusiasm and bold ambition of the early years of Alf Cannan’s administration finally been smothered by the inhospitable atmosphere of consensus politics? Is our current system capable of delivering a bold and ambitious vision for the Island? And how do we assess our MHKs’ ability when manifestos appear light on policy commitments? Agenda’s back after its six week summer recess and Alistair Ramsay helps us answer these questions. Yes the political season reopens soon so expect the next 12 months to be a rocky ride!