Leo - Yes I am "Old Labour", the "Old Old Labour", and as one of those who took the abuse and violence from the Trots, and "Viscunt" Stansgate fans in the 70's and 80's, and did not run away to the SDP I think I have a right to be so.

Blair ain't perfect, but if the alternative was Major, Hague, IDS, or gawd help us Hairy Mellon Jones (Welsh reference)then I will back Blair.

On Galloway - there were two sets of documents - One set the "Telegraph" refused to print, but the Christian Seince Minitor did, and had to appologise for. And the other set that is now the subject of Legal action.

As a seperate issue, this is not the first time there have been accusations of misfeasance with "Charitable" funds connected with Galloway.

Re the BBC - Gilligan also writes for the "Spectator" and "Mail", not Labour friendly papers, nor have they reputations for accuracy. Rod Liddle was sacked by the BBC for writting for the Gaurdian - Double standards by the BBC?

I leave you this ULR - It seems Gilligan has a problem. Click 'Ere

Gareth