Some or all of these lines have been offered by Labour this morning in response to questions on what is happening in markets:<\/p>\n
- You would not expect us to provide \u00a0a running commentary (Yes, we would).<\/p>\n
- We are straining every sinew (Why?)<\/p>\n
- We are working around the clock (I hope not: it impairs judgement).<\/p>\n
- We are consulting with stakeholders (Has anyone asked you? No? Me, neither. That\u2019s a lie, then. Were stakeholders in this).<\/p>\n
- We will be talking to our partners (Who?)<\/p>\n
- We are seeking a solution (What else would you be doing?)<\/p>\n
- This is a fast moving situation (And other such statements of the obvious).<\/p>\n
- I can\u2019t address hypotheticals (You can, and you should; that\u2019s what economic management and politics is all about).<\/p>\n
And other such twaddle.<\/p>\n
Someone must teach this crap.<\/p>\n
That explains why I will never do media training.<\/p>\n
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