Brown and Constitutional Reform

Where’s the beef? Oh, looky, it’s here – Brown’s going to win the election by his revolutionary proposals for constitutional reform:

Gordon Brown has said he will introduce fixed-term parliaments and a referendum on reforming the UK's voting system if Labour are re-elected on 6 May.

Well, I would like to see fixed term parliaments and electoral reform. However, I’ve got to be honest, the country is currently sliding into the dustbin of history. And tinkering with our unwritten constitution is not going to stop that slide.

Furthermore, any proposal for reform from Brown can be rebuffed with the comment why the fuck haven’t you done this before? When you’ve been Prime Minister for three years, and at the heart of government since 1997, you’ve had plenty of opportunities to introduce constitutional reform. It all sounds a little hollow when it becomes a priority after such a long time in power.

Plus, as I say, I favour some forms of constitutional reform. Which is precisely why I don’t want Brown doing it. Because he would fuck it up. Just as he has fucked up just about everything else he has ever tried to do in his stupid fucking life.

And finally, what is Brown thinking by starting his desperate, and hopefully futile, attempt to cling to power election campaign with this sort of policy talk? Constitutional reform is boring – it is dull, and it won’t ignite the electorate or particularly inspire his followers.

But, in a weird sort of way, it sums up Brown perfectly. Uninspired, and with no idea of how to connect with the people he now so desperately needs.