Tired, old, out of touch - they know it, you know it

Ivan Lewis, a Nu Labour Minister:

"But we have been in government 11 years and instead of being on the side of the people, too often we simply defend the status quo, even when it is unacceptable. It is right we focus on the great challenges of climate change, globalisation, security and poverty at home and abroad and the nature of public service reform. However, we are too often silent on the daily realities facing hard-working families."

The emphasis is mine.

Of course, this assessment doesn’t go far enough for me. It lacks the words "thieving", "bastard", "arrogant" and "cunts" for a start. But as a condemnation from a politician, it is quite damning. And as a comment from a Nu Labour minister, it is staggering. They know they are tired and old. Yet in May, and at the next election, they will expect us to vote for them.

If you agree with Ivan, let him know. Vote for someone else the next time you get the chance to vote.