More snap election talk

There is a great deal of speculation in Westminster at the moment about whether GB will call an early election.

Peter Riddell is, as always, on the money with his comments. He writes:

‘Forget speculation about an early general election. It is not going to happen, nor should it. Unlike 14 months ago, this chatter is not coming from the Brown circle. The official line that Gordon Brown is concentrating on the recession is obviously in part to avoid a repeat of the damaging Grand Old Duke of York act of October last year. But his caution is more than just self-righteousness. It also makes political and electoral sense.’

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