David Blunkett

Over the years, I’ve noticed that many tricky political decisions are often left until July when pressure to get statements out and business wrapped up for the summer break is at its fiercest.

Forgive me. You must be sick and tired of hearing about last week's budget. I had thought there had been far too much briefing, as to what was, or was not, going to be announced. Some of it was accurate, some were simply kites being flown and clearly some were serious possibilities that bit the dust when challenged.