Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Balls
This is no time for a government minster to be speaking the truth. Ed Balls, one of the PM's closest acolytes, has foolishly given an insight into his real thoughts about the current economic situation. It is, he says, the most serious global recession for over 100 years. Downing Street has moved into action to explain that he didn't really mean that at all, but, as Nick Robinson points out, actually he really did. He just didn't mean to say it out loud.
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2 comments:
I don't think it is possible to dismiss Ed Balls claims. He was a senior treasury advisor to Gordin Brown when he was Chancellor and a close confidante. He used to complete many of the press briefings..unofficial of course.
It is likely, maybe even probable, that he was sent to test the water, after all, it wouldn't do for Mr Brown to admit how bad things are at a time he is criticising David Cameron for talking the country down. Just my opinion.
An interesting thought, UKV. And, having just visited your site, and since we've just been to the Taking Liberties exhibition, a timely moment to suggest people visit you - www.power-to-the-people.co.uk.
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