Today on Radio 4 someone said they hoped Tony Blair wouldn't be forced out of Downing Street in the back of a car weeping in the manner of Baroness Brassy of Finchley in 1990. It brought memories of that wonderful, wonderful moment flooding back. Truly one of those abiding images that remain with you and can be recalled with affection all of your days.


Tory blogger Iain Dale poses with Thatcher's dummy at Madame Tussaud's. Looks almost real.... (Iain, that is).