Friday 26 November 2010

Guardian: David Cameron reveals hints of a Bullingdon bully

Flashes of personalised humour at the expense of others undermine the prime minister's attractive courtesy, so says Michael White in The Guardian's Politics Blog today.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/blog/2010/nov/26/david-cameron-bullingdon-michael-white

An article worth reading.... Those studying Unit 2 (that's all of you!) will need to be aware just how important a Prime Minister's personal style can be in regard to electoral appeal and effective government. White presents a balanced view—and presents evidence (particularly regarding the Speaker of the House, John Bercow) that is not all too damning just yet, but he also sounds a warning:
All in all, it's a troubling trait, and one the PM would be wise to rein in because, as the coalition's troubles deepen, he needs all the help he can get.

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