10 October 2011

The unspeakable pursuing the untenable

Dr Liam Fox's future as a front line politican hangs by a very thin thread after the initial findings of the investigation into the access he granted Adam Werrity.

It is clear that Fox broke the ministerial code and his apology doesn't make his behaviour and lack of judgement go away.

Anyone watching Newsnight (sadly not yet available on iplayer) and seeing the usually sure footed Nick Boles sinking as he tried to defend the line, must realise that Fox's time is up.

Tomorrow's newspapers also make grim reading.

If Cameron and Clegg want to run a government that tries to restore standards in public life then they need to act decisively in this matter. The longer Fox stays the worse it will be for his and the government's reputation.

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