‘May cause drowsiness . . . Do not drive or operate heavy machinery. . . Do not take if you have heart or liver problems. . . If concerned, consult your medical practitioner.’
After three-and-a-half years as Poland’s ambassador in London, I’ve come home with two strong impressions. The first: the United Kingdom remains one of the most astonishing places in the world. The second: the British are suddenly, and oddly, intent on convincing themselves it isn’t. Everywhere I went — dinner parties in Hampstead, conversations with taxi
