It’s been an odd day in the UK and Ireland. Political turmoil seems to be the order of the day.
First off, all day in Ireland, ministers have been resigning from Taoiseach Brian Cowen’s government left right and centre. Just before 5pm, Brian Cowen announced that a general election would be held in Ireland on March 11th. Will be watching the TV3 News at 5.30 and RTE’s Six One news to see how the broadcasters over there will cover these developments.
Secondly, at around the same time, Alan Johnson has resigned from his position as Shadow Chancellor, and is to go back to the back benches. Ed Balls has been named as his replacement. Alan Johnson has given no details for the resignation, except for saying it was for “personal reasons”, which to be blunt is political speak that covers a multitude of sins.
This is gonna be an evening of following developments with much interest.
