Embarassing
There is no greater IDS support than I, but this is one of the most embarassing speeches I have ever heard.He's currently trying to sound Churchillian or he's predicting civil disobedience. I can't really tell. Either way it sounds absurd.
"If the Government does not give the British people a say on the new constitution – that will not be the last word on the matter. I promise.
I will fight with all my strength to defend the British people's right to govern themselves.
And I put the government on notice. Michael Ancram and I will lead the campaign across the nation to fight for a referendum. We will fight at next year's vital European elections.
We will fight in Parliament We will fight at the general election. And I promise you: I will fight, fight and fight again to save the country that I love. Europe and the world"
Of course it's getting a lot of applause, but let us recall that John Major got a standing ovation from the Conservative Party at conference only five months after leading them to their largest ever election defeat.
ps It's getting worse. He's just asked them if they saw Blair's speech last week. They all looked really glum at the comparison.
posted by Matthew @ 10/09/2003 10:51:00 AM
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