I'm Sorry michaelr, didn't mean to be dismissive and I have been on a lot of hospital duty today.

When Mr Milliband was elected leader of the Labour Party, the media latched on to the fact that he looked rather like Wallace, a comedy cartoon character which you are obviously familiar with.
The joke stuck and was followed by several other personal attacks on his appearance and rather gauche mannerisms.
I always try to respond civilly to civil people, of whom you are normally one.....Ake.