Cameron's first week
Aside from the mixed quality of his Shadow ministers, which given the talent he has to work with is understandable, I think it has been impressive. He has managed to annoy those who should be annoyed with his focus on the environment, and not said anything ridiculous. One issue which he will surely drop is his decision -- said to appese the headbangers when he was less sure of victory -- to leave the EPP grouping.The other thing that struck me was a great proportion of the 30% or so rump of Tories that have stuck with the party since John Major like to rail against is the 'metropolitan elite'. And now they have a leader who almost perfectly epitomises what they believe to be that grouping -- posh, lives in Notting Hill, likes dinner parties, used to work in media, cycles to work. Tough times.
posted by Matthew @ 12/12/2005 10:47:00 AM
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