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Wednesday, 25th July 2007

The clunking fist connects

James Forsyth 12:39pm

To date, Cameron has got the better of Brown at PMQs but the clunking fist had some good lines today. I’d bet that this one--"The wheels are coming off the Tory bicycle; it's just as well he's got a car following him!"—will be on the news tonight. As Tony might say, clunk!

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hogarth zombie

July 25th, 2007 12:49pm Report this comment

Brown is running rings around Dave. It is intensely depressing. Bring back Hague!!

James T Kirk

July 25th, 2007 1:21pm Report this comment

Hague added one seat to the Tories number after the 2001 general election. Cameron asked the right questions today, particularly the one on the referendum. It will be interesting to see if TV reports the inconsistency of Brown's position on the issue, as well as or instead of his side-splitter. With the feeling abroad that Cameron is on the ropes about to hit the deck, perhaps, one awaits Portillo's take on matters tomorrow evening with some interest.

EyeSee

July 25th, 2007 2:00pm Report this comment

Dave is only looking defeated by the Scottish Prime Minister (he must be, he doesn't represent anyone here) because he lacks conviction. After the above quote Cameron should have said 'nice one, very funny. Now you can answer my question, or are you as it increasing seems, just a comedian? Are you sure you are not Tony Blair? The Big Clunking Fist suits Brown though. It sounds vaguely Roald Dahl, but should definitely have a nice Soviet style clenched fist as his personal poster; accurate to a tee.

Praguetory

July 25th, 2007 5:26pm Report this comment

Brown is using the last Cameron question at PMQs to deliver a prepared speech. The Speaker needs to get a grip and ensure Brown answers the question.

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