A razor sharp focus on the key issue of the week

Gordon Brown's words:

"My undivided attention is on taking this country through the difficult times as a result of a global problem that started in America."

Gordon Brown's actions:

"The prime minister, Gordon Brown, has become involved in the row over the Andrew Sachs prank calls, condemning Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross's broadcast on Radio 2 as "clearly inappropriate and unacceptable behaviour"."

I think we can all praise Gordon Brown on keeping his word about focussing on the economy, and not allowing himself from becoming distracted by the latest non-story that is propping up the 24-7 media news outlets. His comments on the Brand-Ross story are vital. I for one am glad he has the foresight not to worry about the economy going into cardiac arrest when he is faced with an even more pressing, and unprecedented, crisis - two unfunny TV presenters making crass comments.