Letters From A Tory Daily views on British politics and the Conservative Party from a centre-right thinker who writes letters on his blog to politicians, journalists and many others.

Dear Wendy Alexander,
All I can say is ‘well done’.  I mean it.  What you have accomplished is surely without precedent in Scottish politics.  To preside over so many screw-ups, mishaps and poor (but easily avoidable) errors of judgement without losing your job is indeed worthy of praise.  Most Labour ministers get booted out after one [...]

Well, it might not be quite as good as the infamous Paxman vs. Howard, but it’s still a classic.  This takes ‘avoiding the question’ to a whole new level.
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Dear Wendy Alexander,
I’m bored of your excuses well before the Electoral Commission makes a decision about referring your donations to the police.  Just like with Peter Hain, the facts don’t match your account of what happened.
Everyone can see that the sums of money being discussed here are not in the same league as Peter Hain, [...]