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Should Cameron just ignore Ed Balls?
Catching up with PMQs, the most memorable exchange was The Prime Minister referring to Ed Balls as “A muttering idiot” It went down well with the Tory Backbenchers (as did Calm Down Dear) But is this something Cameron should avoid doing, will it enhance the Flashman meme? Link to the exchange here http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=W3YjCudUpIk TSE Note: Mike Smithson is on holiday until June 7th.
Can Ed M continue his recent good form at PMQs
I suspect PMQs will feature the IMF report published yesterday, which will provide both sides with enough quotes to develop decent sound bites. TSE Note: Mike Smithson is on holiday until June 7th.
Welcome to PB NightHawks
Welcome once again to PB’s overnight open thread in the relaxing atmosphere of the PB NightHawks cafe.
Continuation thread
Is Tony Blair man to keep Scotland in the Union
There have been several reports that Alastair Darling has identified Tony Blair to be the figurehead of the Unionist campaign in the upcoming referendum. Will the participation of the most electorally successful politician of his era, be a help or a hindrance? Over at CIF, this move is seen as Labour being in denial. http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2012/may/21/tony-blair-scotland-union-labour Personally, I think Tony Blair remains one of the few politicians in the country, that can match Alex Salmond on the charisma and PR front….
Guardian ICM Labour lead down to 5
Conservatives 36 (+3) Labour 41 (nc) LD 11 (-4) Others 12 (+1) Alarming for the the Lib Dems, they have hit a 15 year low with ICM. For David Cameron, the trend with the other pollsters is mirrored here, as his personal ratings have fallen, where he is now in a dead heat with Ed Miliband on the leadership ratings. The coalition retain their lead on the economic front, with some 44% prefer Cameron and chancellor George Osborne, as…