Cameron v Blair

[bitofatit]

Check this out - I think its called Hobson's Choice! - Funny and very clever.

[LFC_SL]

I used to find it all boring but in my elder years, I find political satire quite funny now

[krish]

I think I post that Time Trumpet clip on as many Dave threads as I can
(couple of days ago ... http://www.avforums.com/forums/showt...08#post4230708)

Forgetting about the clever editing ... the sly England wrist band manoeuvre and the look in the camera really illustrates the that he truly is; much slimier and more spun than his hero Blair.

Prior to becoming an MP, and just after serving as special advisor to Norman Lamont (during Black Wednesay ) he was a spin doctor for Carlton Communications (now ITV) and widely known by Fleet Street financial journalists as a lying bullying , always full of BS - and he left Carlton under a cloud.

[bitofatit]

Nice spot Krish. I had a quick look at the MP's web site and note the gifts and hospitality register for B v C. An interesting comparison. It would appear that there are lots and lots of people Q'ing up to support; influence Mr C? Is it true there is no such thing as a free lunch?

David Cameron - Register history | MP's page
4. Sponsorship or financial or material support
In my former capacity as Shadow Secretary of State for Education support for my office was received from:
Mr Rodney Leach, of London (personal donation)
Mr James McNaught-Davis, of London (personal donation)
Tufton Services Ltd, London
Murphshore Ltd, London
Daniel Janner QC, of London (personal donation)
(Registered 2 November 2006)
Edwina Herrmann (personal donation)
Mark Foster Brown (personal donation)
(Registered 7 November 2005)
Tamares Real Estate Investments Ltd
Jacksons Bournemouth Ltd
Lewis Chester (personal donation)
Robin Fleming (personal donation)
(Registered 9 November 2005)
George Hollinbery (personal donation)
Ken Costa (personal donation)
(Registered 24 November 2005)
Michael Pass (personal donation)
Captain Cloud Limited; media consultancy company.
(Registered 5 December 2005)
The following donors contributed to my campaign for leadership of the Conservative Party:
Trevor Pears (personal donation)
(Registered 7 November 2005)
Adam Ayfryie MP (personal donation)
(Registered 9 November 2005)
Ed Hall, of London (personal donation)
Peter Dubens, of London (personal donation)
(Registered 13 December 2005)
During the 2005 Conservative Party Conference, Paddy Gillford, of London, hosted a party for me. (Registered 19 December 2005)
Donations to my constituency association Fighting Fund Appeal were made by:
Robert Fleming of Bicester (personal donation)
John Hoerner of Chipping Norton (personal donation)
Jan Stanek of Chipping Norton (personal donation)
David Wilson, Crown Nursing Homes, Witney
Roderick Fleming of Chipping Norton (personal donation)
(Registered 23 March 2006)
5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)
In my role as the Shadow Education Minister, Member of Parliament for Witney and Conservative Party leadership candidate, I have had occasional use of a helicopter from Harris Ventures Ltd, Orpington, Kent. (Registered 28 November 2005)
In my role as Shadow Education Minister, Member of Parliament for Witney and Conservative Party Leadership candidate I have had occasional use of a private plane from Finsbury Sailing LLP, London, for official engagements. (Registered 28 November 2005)
12 December 2005, gift of a Christmas hamper from Lord Harris of Peckham. (Registered 12 December 2005)
To facilitate my travel in my capacity as Leader of the Opposition since December 2005 I have received helicopter and private plane travel from the following:
JCB Research Ltd
Jonathan Green, a retired businessman from London
Lord Harris
Michael Spencer
JC Bamford Excavators Ltd
Community Security Trust, a charity.
(The details of the travel provided have been provided to the office of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards.)
21 May 2006, my wife and I attended a World Cup party given by Victoria and David Beckham for charity; we were the guests of Rebekah Wade, the Editor of the 'Sun' newspaper. (Registered 23 May 2006)
24 August 2006, upgrade from Business Class to First Class on a British Airways flight from Johannesburg Airport to London Heathrow. (Registered 30 August 2006)
27 September 2006, helicopter flight from London to Brecqhou, and return, to meet with Sir David and Sir Frederick Barclay, provided by Aidan Barclay of Ellerman Investments Limited, London. (Registered 20 October 2006)
26 October 2006, private flight from Farnborough, to Belfast, Manchester and return to Farnborough, provided by Mr John Hoerner, of Chipping Norton. (Registered 16 November 2006)
Gift of an oil painting of myself from Sir Jack Harvie CBE. (Registered 10 January 2007)
6. Overseas visits
22 March 2006, to Prague for meeting with ODS (Civic Democratic Party). Return flight provided by Flying Lion Ltd. (Registered 22 May 2006)
20 June 2006, return flight to Germany for World Cup match, provided by David Ross, a businessman from London. (Registered 21 June 2006)
28 June 2006, to Prague for meeting with ODS (Civic Democratic Party). Return flight provided by Jonathan Green, a retired businessman from London. (Registered 29 June 2006)
3-7 September 2006, official visit to India. International flights provided by Michael Spencer. Internal flights provided by Michael Spencer and JCB. Upgrade on outward flight provided by British Airways. (Accommodation provided by the Conservative Party for one night and by the British High Commissioner for two nights.) (Registered 19 September 2006)
20-21 November 2006, to Khartoum, Sudan, to investigate the humanitarian situation in Darfur. Return flight provided by Flying Lion Limited. (Registered 27 October 2006)
7. Overseas benefits and gifts
Gift of a Christmas hamper from His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei. (Registered 14 December 2005)
Gifts of two rugs; one from the President of Afghanistan and one from the Defence Minister of Afghanistan. (Registered 15 August 2006)
Gift of a Harrods hamper from the Sultan of Brunei. (Registered 10 January 2007
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Tony Blair - Register history | MP's page
5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)
My wife receives royalties from a book "The Goldfish Bowl: Married to the Prime Minister 1955-1997" (2004, Chatto & Windus) which makes reference to her life in No 10 Downing Street.
7. Overseas benefits and gifts
December 2005, following official talks with the King of Jordan, the King provided return air travel from Jordan to Egypt for my wife and me. (Registered 16 January 2006)
August 2006, accompanied by my family I spent summer holidays at a private villa in Barbados owned by Sir Cliff Richard. I have made charitable donations in lieu of the cost of this accommodation. I paid for all other expenses including flights. (Registered 21 September 2006)
26 December 2006-5 January 2007, accompanied by my family, I rented the residence of Robin Gibb for a holiday in Florida. This was a private commercial agreement made through Mr Gibb's manager. I met the cost of all flights. My wife and I were upgraded by British Airways on the flight to Miami and I was upgraded by British Airways on my return flight from Miami. (Registered 8 January 2007)
8. Land and Property
Two residential flats in Bristol from which rental income is received.
A residential house in London from which rental income is received.