Retreat into senility

Roy Hattersley, once considered the country's best choice as Chancellor of the Exchequer, reveals the benefits of a 40 year political career.

Were I still a member of parliament, I would vote for the second reading of the education bill. At least, I think I would; if Estelle Morris advised against, I would be inclined to follow her lead.

There you have it. A man who relies for his opinions on a woman so mind-bogglingly incompetent that she stood out even in this Labour Administration. This man is considered a sage of the Labour Party. The sad part is that this is probably true.