A little bit of Brit politics

Tony Blair's resignation, in a speech to his constituents in Sedgefield. 10th May 2007.

For anyone interested:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZdueiaicR4 Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnHm9T1iDoU Part 2

I have a lot of respect for this guy. Sharp mind, superb oratorical skills. Convincing and charismatic, he excels in the political arena. A pity he had to leave not on his own timetable.

I am not so optimistic that Gordon Brown can charm us in the same (or even different) ways...