To Bigot, or Not to Bigot?

I just had to laugh today when I saw the news that “bigotgate” voter Gillian Duffy has had her Labour Party faith restored after having a cup of tea and a chat with Labour leadership hopeful David Millaband. You’ll remember that this is the lady ex-Prime Minister Gordon Brown accused of being a bigot on a pre-election visit to Rochdale.

Apparently Mrs. Duffy has been charmed by the smooth-talking David Milliband over a cuppa when he “dropped in” on her on a visit to the area. According to the lady who caused a sensation at the last election, Milliband comes across as a “very intelligent and down-to-earth person, who would make a great future Prime Minister”. David can now rest happy knowing that he has the “full support” of Mrs. Duffy.

To be totally honest, I think the whole thing with Gordon Brown was blown out of all proportion by a (major) segment of the media. I can’t deny that it didn’t have a huge impact on the then Prime Minister’s credibility and standing with potential voters.

Nevertheless, that was then and this is now, and it appears that David Milliband is chuffed with the endorsement. Welcome back to the fold then, Gillian!

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