So It Has Happened

Nobody can be immune from sympathy for David Laws. Nevertheless public money, at a time when extreme sensitivity surrounds MPs’ expenses, was involved and he was the Treasury No 2. The tragedy for him and for all of us is the ending suddenly of a career in government more widely acclaimed and respected than any other in this brave new politics.

David Cameron was both kind and generous in his letter. He was also generous to the Lib Dems, shuffling to keep the job within the Lib Dem contingent. I think he should perhaps have been tougher as my previous blog suggests. At least this way he has signalled his unwavering determination to make this coalition between two parties work no matter what. That certainly is a very good message.

Everybody now needs to get back to the job in hand. There is a lot to do.