Wednesday, 2nd Dec 2009
A Red face to warm London
At Prime Ministers Questions earlier today the exchanges were about Afghanistan and the Economy. I think it is pretty important that as far as possible there is political consensus on Afghanistan. That's not to say the Opposition shouldn't be asking questions about strategy and tactics - they should. But all those in senior posts in government or opposition parties should focus on the fact that we all believe that our troops are there for good reasons and doing remarkable work.
However on the other topic of the economy there is no consensus whatsoever. David Cameron is out of his depth when it comes to dealing with the policy area the Prime Minister knows beat. It doesn't help that his policy on tax cuts for multi-millionaires (the richest 300 families in Scotland) is really a pretty unfair way of getting the country out of recession.
Cameron knew he was on to a loser. You can always tell when David Cameron feels he is losing. His face turns bright red as he overheats. Today his face could warm all of London during this December chill!
Posted by Jim on Wednesday, 2nd Dec 2009