From reading Iain Dale’s Diary I see the Tories still haven’t filled their vacancy for shadow Attorney – six months seems to me a bit of a gap if you take the role at all seriously. Appointing Lord Trimble would at least show they take the job seriously now – and I think the Attorney’s job could be very important if there were a Tory government, especially in contributing to European policy.
How are you fixed Head of Legal?
There should never be a long gap without a “shadow.” Government and loyal opposition is at the very centre of our parliamentary system.
Well, if I don’t have to be a member of the Conservative party (something I’d like to avoid for the rest of my life, like conversion to Islam) and can pursue my own policies… Dave’s welcome to call.