Year end musings
As ever in politics, when the wheels begin to come off for a Government, the process only speeds up.
Whilst it is true that events abroad do not normally intrude into the thinking of British voters, the shambles of Tony Blair’s visit to the Middle East are symptomatic of exhaustion and dysfunctionality. The British people have formed a judgment about Iraq and our relationship with the United States which is contributing to their negative view of the Prime Minister. It is the main reason for his departure.
But perhaps more significantly for the future has been the media mood change in respect of Gordon Brown. The days that he can re-hash, re-announce and hide spending figures are now over. He has been universally criticised by financial and economic commentators including those who have always supported him! Can it really be true that the weight of taxation in this country is about to overtake Germany’s? What a squandered legacy.
For them will it ever be glad confident morning again? If things continue as they are now, I doubt it.
For me personally, I am taking my family away on holiday. The blog will be up and running again on 8th January. Thank you to all those who have contacted me about it.
May I wish you a happy Christmas and New Year.