Comments on: Iain Dale leads the charge to bring back David Davis

By: Tom

Tom — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:57:51 +0000

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.

By: Iain Dale

Iain Dale — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:47:27 +0000

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.

By: Tom

Tom — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:58:03 +0000

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

By: Iain Dale

Iain Dale — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:52:22 +0000

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?

By: Tom

Tom — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:00:38 +0000

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?

By: Iain Dale

Iain Dale — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:45:00 +0000

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.

By: Bob Piper

Bob Piper — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:37:50 +0000

Perhaps he can revert to the role he had under IDS when the fragrant Caroline falls on her sword.