"something of the night about him"

Was actually used to describe Michael Howard.

But apart from that,


"3. The poorest in society suffer the most complex support and subsidy system - with the result that those who need benefit often do not get it, many who do not need it play the system to get too much, and the administrative costs are frightening. How will you fix this? I favour a negative income tax, so doing away with the double administrative structure.

4. The present goverment seems intent on destroying legal aid - the ultimate bastion of defence (short of violence) against state oppression. I favour a national legal service, like a national health service. What will you do?"


HEAR HEAR!!!!