Mounting Pressure

The best thing about having a couple of nephews is that you get to see most of their funny moments without the responsibilty and stress that comes with parenting.


Take this gem:


Nephew: Mum, mum, can I play with 'J' on the Wii?

Mum: Yes, but make sure you play nice with your brother.

Nephew: (*pause*) No, I'm going to beat him like a pinata. (*runs off*)


You can't really give a 7 year old into trouble with solid gold chat like that.


And one can't help but think that someone has a similar plan for Wendy Alexander at the moment as Tuesday brings yet more headlines that continue the onslaught against the embattled Labour leader.


Awaiting results from the Electoral Commission that will no doubt lead to a criminal investigation, being reported to the Procurator Fiscal for undisclosed gifts, a third press adviser leaves her team in 5 short months and some Labour colleagues are already positioning themselves to take her place.


I don't think it'll be too long now before this stubborn pint-sized pinata bursts....