The latest Tory referendum advert seems reminiscent of the Karate Kid…

Even the Guardian’s readers don’t think Brown should go to the IMF. Their poll agrees with Cameron, despite the loaded question. Most of Labour are being very quiet about the whole affair, bar a couple of comedy endorsements. Discredited campaigning “economist” turned Labour activist David Blanchflower, he of backing Balls fame, said “This is the most vindictive thing I’ve heard from a Prime Minister in 50 years. It looks to me to be extremely small-minded.” Small-minded like flogging the gold at the bottom of the market? Small-minded like borrowing and throwing money away like a sailor in a knocking shop? As small-minded as creating, then denying, a structural deficit? As vindictive as bullying and smearing your way to the top? Give it a rest David…

There are 170 billion other reasons why Gordon shouldn’t get the job, but that hasn’t stopped Alex Hilton trying to get a campaign to draft Gordon going. Though given his track record we shouldn’t have too much to worry about there.

Cameron’s decision to wear his work clothes to the Royal Wedding, despite being the Prime Minister at a state occasion, has angered even his most loyal supporters. This is one Hilton spin too far in many a Tory’s view. Ever watchful for a chance to make life difficult for his old chum, Boris is being very coy about the whole affair. His spinner told Guido that the Mayor will be wearing “appropriate attire”.

Make of that what you will…

After yesterday’s thumping in the ICM/Guardian poll the Yes campaign are extremely grumpy this morning. Just take what one patronising Cambridge boffin supporter had to say about the electorate:

I don't know why we're even bothering. It's too much to hope for. There's no way this STUPID country will vote yes May 5th #yes2av—
Rebecca Hannah (@beccy1606) April 19, 2011

Charming.

Well Guido has more bad news for Yes. In a the biggest survey yet, Saga has polled 11,801 people over the age of 50. No is on 50% with just 32% for yes. And remember kids, old people are the most likely to vote…

England Football manager Fabio Capello…

“I voted Berlusconi before and I’ll vote Berlusconi again.”

The Prime Minister just did the Today program. As ever Evan Davis covered himself in glory, Guido isn’t quite sure interviewers are meant to laugh their way through questions, even if it was just nerves.

When asked whether he would block Gordon’s appointment to the IMF, Dave did not answer directly, but suggested someone who cannot recognise their own debt and financial mismanagement should not be in a role looking after other country’s problems. Well that’s that then. Gordon will not be going to the IMF. To put the boot in the PM picked Storming Gordon for the racing tip.