Hats off to Iain Dale

Iain Dale is often criticised for being partisan and sometimes a little too close to politicians to be able to criticise them objectively. This was levelled at Iain when the Derek Conway business was at its height. However, you have to take your hat off to Iain Dale today for daring to criticise his friend and political ally Ann Widdecombe.

Admittedly she is voting against the Tories, and as such Iain could be said to be putting party before friendship, but his arguments are balanced and reasoned and he avoids unnecessary abuse. Well done Iain.

I think I need to eat more rice

Anthony Hook's excellent blog has brought up the issue of Ann Widdecombe becoming the first MP that he can think of that has endorsed a product, for payment.

The fact remains though to me that anything Ann Widdecombe supports is usually on my long list of things to dislike.

Now that she is endorsing pasta, I think I need to eat more rice.