And they say politicians have no sense of humour

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Hazel Blears' denial that she intended any criticism of Gordon Brown is the funniest thing I have seen since I don't know how long. Pure comedy gold.

(Incidentally; purely by chance, as I was listening to the latest news about the Government, I had the closing scene from DON GIOVANNI on - the entrance of the Commander's Statue and the Don's final damnation. I wonder why it felt so appropriate?)