WILLIAM Hague says that his party is fit to govern. Such a statement could not be further from the truth when you look closely at the Widdecombe drugs fiasco.
Despite saying that he backed Ann Widdecombe's position "150pc", within days, their zero tolerance stance had turned into a call for consultation on the issue of drugs -- in other words, we haven't got a clue so let's try and kick it into touch and hope it goes away.
Unfortunately for William Hague, it won't go away, because this has much more relevance to us all than the Tories' inability to put together a credible drugs policy. It is about leadership and direction.
Mr Hague's position of jumping on the nearest bandwagon has backfired because, in this case, the bandwagon was going in the wrong direction. His opportunism and weakness in the face of a Shadow Cabinet revolt is clear to see.
The Tory tax guarantee lasted less than a year, the flagship drugs policy was ditched in less than a week.
They said no one should change their tax policy as a result of blockades, then did just that within days.
The Tories must be kicking themselves for electing a leader who can't lead, can't decide and certainly can't govern. Imagine for a minute Prime Minister Hague facing a national or international crisis. Would you have faith in this man making the right choice for Britain? I doubt even the most ardent Tory would.
Mr A Page
Manorfield Close
Doffcocker
Bolton
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