Disappointed Tories need to grasp lessons of London

THE natural consequence of any political appointment is disappointment.

You will recall that before Lord Lundy (who was set to be the next Prime Minister but three, but "Who was too Freely Moved to Tears, and thereby ruined his Political Career") was sent off to govern New South Wales, his grandpapa the Duke uttered the terrible words: "Sir! You have disappointed us!"

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