Iain doing his usual to Labour (labour spin etc) but pitching in heavily for David Davis AND Ken Clarke in David Cameron’s juddering reshuffle. I wonder what Dominic Grieve thinks of that?
There is no doubt in my mind that ConservativeHome reflects Conservative Party grass roots. And they want David Davis back. Let us see whether Iain’s campaign is a success.
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Perhaps he can revert to the role he had under IDS when the fragrant Caroline falls on her sword.
Tom, I am afraid it is you who is trying to spin. This is what I wrote…
“Over Christmas there have been further reports that Cameron is considering asking Ken Clarke to join the shadow cabinet. The Sunday Telegraph has speculated that he is being lined up to shadow Peter Mandelson. A ConservativeHome survey of Tory members showed that 72% of Tories want David Davis back in Cameron’s top team too. If those two couldn’t take the fight to the government, it’s difficult to think who could. But not everyone shares that view. Andrew Pierce quoted a Tory donor and a shadow cabinet member questioning whether Clarke could be relied upon. These dinosaurs should be ignored. Now is the time for the big beasts to come to the aid of the party. The next 18 months will be full of the political equivalent of bare knuckle fighting. The time for subtlety is long gone.”
Not only am I not leading such a campaign I have also written in the New Year’s predictions that I don’t think it will happen. All i was doing in this article was reporting a ConHome survey.
You’re getting very excitable.
So, is it:
1. Iain Dale leads the charge to bring back Davis and Clarke
2. Iain Dale leads the charge to bring back Davis but not Clarke.
3. Iain Dale leads the charge to bring back Clarke but not Davis.
4. Iain Dale uses an opportunity in the Guardian to promote Conservative Home by referring to a story he admits has passed its sell-buy date?
I’m enjoying this slow-motion reshuffle. When will Alan Duncan start briefing do you think?
I think I will go for option 5.
I couldn’t possibly comment on Hunky Dunky.
By the way, why are you so afraid of me following you on Twitter?
I’d just like to share your company on our blogs. I know, I know, you’re going to call me a traditionalist but if it ain’t broke and all that x
Very odd for a Minister who believes in open government and open access on the internet. Or, at least I thought he did. Seeing as you have 700 or so people people you allow to read your Tweets I just find it odd that you think they are not fit for my eyes.
I actually think it is a good thing you are twittering.
Don’t be too upset. I’m trying to focus the Twitter conversations on digital stuff and keep the blog for party politics. The sparring on this site gets readers more interested the parties and Westminster.
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