Tony Blair has finally stopped hedging and called for the closure of Guantanamo - though in typical weasel fashion he tried to pretend that it had been his position all along.
So, is it OK for Helen to say it now?
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1 comments:
What and risk her precious free trade deal? Don't hold your breath.
I suppose Tony had to say something to please his backbenchers after royally pissing them off with his behaviour over his appalling education bill.
Posted by Jarvis Pink : 3/17/2006 08:31:00 PM
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