Howard says tell the world you and Bush disagree
I have blogged before that I think the Conservatives should take a more anti-war stance, and would reap some electoral benefit from doing so.Thus it is interesting to see Michael Howard's statement today suggesting that a British PM should publicly announce the disagreements he has with an American President.
A week ago I noted here (second comment) when a similar idea was floated by Martin Kettle and Harry, this seems a sure-fire way to end what is left of the special relationship.
The suggestion there was Blair should directly intervene in whether one of President Bush's cabinet ministers -- the best in that position ever, we are told -- should be fired, and to do so for electoral gain. Howard's suggestion is somewhat more nuanced.
But still in the end it's not going to fly. Even Howard seems rather confused, saying, 'Of course I don't want him [Mr Blair] to speak against America". These things are best kept private.
posted by Matthew @ 5/20/2004 03:48:00 PM
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