The end of Gordon Brown

[Amaw2008]

Gordon Brown has now quit, and bearing in mind the state of the economy, many are quite glad of the change. However, unlike some others, I don't regard him as a complete prat. Why not? Before he became prime minister we had several thousand troops in Iraq, and now we only have a few dozen military advisers and trainers. It was Gordon Brown who oversaw the concentration on Basra airport and then the final withdrawal. So, happy retirement Gord, I hope David Cameron can do the same thing in Afghanistan.

[Arthur Little]

Gordon Brown has now quit. However, unlike some others, I don't regard him as a complete prat.

To be perfectly honest ... nor do I.

Why not? Before he became prime minister we had several thousand troops in Iraq, and now we only have a few dozen military advisers and trainers. It was Gordon Brown who oversaw the concentration on Basra airport and then the final withdrawal.

He "took up the reins" at a very difficult time ... when the Government was at a particularly low ebb, following the War in Iraq. Then he was left to clear up the mess left by his wily predecessor - who had been crafty enough to quit before things got any worse.

So, happy retirement Gord.

He's well out of it, ... good luck to his successor!

I hope David Cameron can do the same thing in Afghanistan.

Hmm ... it's certainly to be hoped so.