Whilst I can see the positives that you outline in Cameron as FS, it's still a regressive move. He is a failed prime minister, failed statesman (Libya) and a moral failure with no backbone (scurried exit from Brexit). Few people will give him much respect. Maybe some who have a scant brief on Cameron's track record. At least Jimmy Dimly - as lightweight as he was as FS - carried much less negative political baggage in to the room.
Many thanks for your reply. I agree that he carries more baggage than Cleverly -- witness already stories of HMRC inquiries into whether he understated benefits in kind on his tax return while working greedily for Greensill. For Sunak however I imagine the first consideration was that he wanted Cleverly's safe-hands merits in the more politically sensitive job as Home Secretary. That left a decision about who to make FS. Cameron was a last throw of the dice, proof of Sunak's weakness, but perhaps safer in that role than inexperienced alternatives. We'll see!
As usual, a sharp analysis of British domestic policy, and the resulting predictions and reactions in an international landscape. Brilliant...Thanks Bill
Very interesting analysis of the pros and cons Bill, and certainly there is much to be said for having a sensible and experienced adult in charge of foreign policy in these troubled times.
Whilst I can see the positives that you outline in Cameron as FS, it's still a regressive move. He is a failed prime minister, failed statesman (Libya) and a moral failure with no backbone (scurried exit from Brexit). Few people will give him much respect. Maybe some who have a scant brief on Cameron's track record. At least Jimmy Dimly - as lightweight as he was as FS - carried much less negative political baggage in to the room.
Many thanks for your reply. I agree that he carries more baggage than Cleverly -- witness already stories of HMRC inquiries into whether he understated benefits in kind on his tax return while working greedily for Greensill. For Sunak however I imagine the first consideration was that he wanted Cleverly's safe-hands merits in the more politically sensitive job as Home Secretary. That left a decision about who to make FS. Cameron was a last throw of the dice, proof of Sunak's weakness, but perhaps safer in that role than inexperienced alternatives. We'll see!
As usual, a sharp analysis of British domestic policy, and the resulting predictions and reactions in an international landscape. Brilliant...Thanks Bill
Very interesting analysis of the pros and cons Bill, and certainly there is much to be said for having a sensible and experienced adult in charge of foreign policy in these troubled times.