The Guilty Party

Mark Steel is on rather good form in today's Independent, on the New Labour car-crash, and their panicked attempts to "re-engage" with us:

"It's as if a builder had a discussion with you that went: "I have to accept that the bond between us has been fractured in these difficult times, which is why I'd like this opportunity to reflect on the many positive aspects of our work."

"You blew up my house."

"Yes, and this was an unpopular policy, and I recognise it as such. But I'm sure that when the time comes, you'll decide that I am the builder best qualified to lead you out of the rubble.""