Saw a kid kicking a can down the road yesterday. Thought to myself that this kid has a bright future running the European Central Bank. On further reflection, thought, no, the kid could have a fantastic future as a politician, not making decisions on Heathrow expansion.
Call-me-Dave's dithering on the Heathrow expansion issue is very reminiscent of Gordon Brown's inability to make a decision on having a general election back in 2007 soon after he suceeded Blair.
Had he done so, the third runway would now be under construction and November 2012 would more than likely be general election month.
By revoking Labour's decision on Heathrow, Call-me-dave revealed his inexperience: an experienced politician, knowing that Heathrow expansion is essential, would have let the decision stand and pointed any flak in Labour's direction.
Instead he has made himself look weak, indecisive, and intimidated by the likes of Boris, Greening and Zak Goldsmith (of all people!).
You couldn't make it up.