We're not even getting the hamster!

But you are getting all the tips for the TV racing.

Watching this government bending over backwards to avoid falling flat on its face, as it negotiates the steps onto the world stage, reminds me of a conversation a friend once had with his daughter.

Daddy, can I have a pony? No. Daddy, can I have a dog? No. Not even a small puppy? No. Daddy, can I have a Hamster? No Darling. No pets that need looking after, cost a lot of money, require vets and make a mess. Daddy, can I have some torn jeans, dye my hair pink and have a tongue piercing? You can have a Pony.

For the last 72 hours,