Jackboots in the applecart

Whilst on the subject of job changes, I also hear that John Hague is to be doubly challenged - both as Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for the Environment. His challenger is the Eastside Gauleiter - Alan Robinson. No really, now stop laughing, stop - that's very cruel.

Given the exemplary job Herr Robinson has done as Cabinet Member for Community Regeneration, this seems an entirely justified reward. One of the many highlights of his period was his appearance at the South Wales Police Authority, where it was rumoured he covered himself in shit glory by his commanding grasp of the effects of the PACT policy across Swansea.

We will wait and see whether the exquisitely tailored Monsewer Hague will see off this challenge with his usual equanimity – or call in his friend Arfa Housebrick (see earlier posts).

Also upsetting the Lib-Dem apple-cart was the (for them) unexpected return of Uriah Heep to the Council fold – following his defeat by the Croydon Cruiser. He will want to hang onto his job in Housing, which had rather unwisely already been re-allocated. I would imagine that the expectant recipient would be disappointed. But who was it to be – there isn’t much to choose from. Rob Speht – to busy in China with his wind turbines (he really should explain this to Cleggy), Cheryl Philpot – well still I guess to ‘mouthy’ for the Admin mysoginists, Paul Meara – too clever. So Jeff Jones – unlikely, as this would create a Killay power couple.

I can say definitively (well at least I am fairly sure) that there is absolutely no truth in the rumour that it was to be offered to the Brilliant Comrade, the alleged Leader of the ‘Care in the Community Group’, the other member for Clydach. No truth whatsoever. Whatever would his acolytes say – not least the Mistress of Bonymaen.