This will be a new government with new priorities
so the last ten years didn’t work then?
I have been privileged the great opportunity to serve my country
yes. but by who again?
And at all times I will be strong in purpose, steadfast in will, resolute in action, in the service of matters to the British people, meeting the concerns of our whole country
so what were you doing for the last ten years then?
I grew up in the town that I now represent in parliament. I went to the local school. I wouldn’t be standing here without the opportunities I received there.
and you thought it took a long time to get rid of Tony?
I want the best of chances for everyone. That is my mission
Tell that to the pensioners.
If we can recognise the talents of all our people.
Well that seems difficult as you can’t seem to find anyone on your own benches to sit in the cabinet
As I have travelled round the country
As we saw on Guido
As I have listened and learnt
what from the five people you actually get on with
I will continue to listen to the people.
Exactly what Blair outside no.10 after 2005, that did him a lot of good.
Change in NHS, schools and housing, change and extend the protection of British life.
Ok, well if you want to extend protection, don’t change it!!
This change cannot be met by the old politics
Yep, a bit of Cameron rhetoric there.
So I will reach out beyond narrow part interest.
oooo little bit of David Davis there!
I will build a government of all talents!
Well everyone has used that. No-one else will join you though apart from some bizzarre Tories, who you actually despise!
I will invite men and women
Good this is the twenty first century Gordon
that will to contribute their energy to public service and make our nation what it can be.
what can it be Gordon do enlighten us?
I am convinced there is no weakness in Britain today
Well your about the only one.
That cannot be overcome by the strengths of the British people.
Hows about you let them vote in a general election and let them decide then????
On this day I remember the words from my childhood and which matter to me a great deal today.
Wow, you really have wanted this for a long time haven’t you?
My school motto I will try my utmost. This is my promise to the people of Britain
Well Gordon our promise to you, we will try our utmost to remove you.
27/06/2007 at 22:14 |
I thought that he mentioned change which is something that his newest MP is of course fundamentally opposed to. Where next for Quentin?
27/06/2007 at 22:51 |
He’s clearly trying to distance himself from his term as Chancellor under Blair, and to get people to focus on the future, which is the right thing to do, I suppose. Still, he’s got some convincing to do. He may have repeated what any PM has said, but from watching him make the speech, he was clearly nervous.
You have to hand it to Labour though, they presentede what seems like a pretty united and optimistic front over this in the last few days/weeks….
…the next few weeks will be interesting indeed, what with this defection, the Sedgefield bi-election, and, of course, threats of a General Election, which may be much, much closer than anyone thinks.
28/06/2007 at 03:01 |
“That cannot be overcome by the strengths of the British people.
Hows about you let them vote in a general election and let them decide then????”
Don’t tempt fate…
28/06/2007 at 10:39 |
BRING IT ON!
28/06/2007 at 10:45 |
What’s this “don’t tempt fate” line all about? When you are an opposition party you should relish the chance to challenge the incumbents. I certainly do. Sooner the better. Come on Gordon you coward – come and get the legitimacy you lack.
28/06/2007 at 19:01 |
Look at the polls and then look at a swing calculator. Then you might get in touch with reality.
01/07/2007 at 01:08 |
ok take the last two polls you win.
Now what about the last eighteen months worth?