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:
http://twitter.com/beccy1606/status/60268533740863488
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.
Given that the paper said at their debate last week that they didn’t care who you voted for, as long as you went out there and engaged, it’s no surprise that the Yes campaign are a little put out that the Standard have announced in tonight’s edition that London should say no “to this flawed, unwanted, unnecessary piece of tinkering with our constitution.” Crucially the endorsement comes with not only millions of free sheets, but also the thousands of headline placards at every tube station that worked wonders for Boris.
