Ken Clarke returns

I don't know if this is a sign of desperation by the Tories at the lacklustre (invisible!) performance of Alan Duncan or a master-stroke of tactics in bringing back a 'big beast' of politics.

One thing for certain, the House of Commons will certainly be livelier for his presence.

With the common touch, and always looking just a bit dishevelled, I think that he will certainly help their standing in the polls.

I certainly look forward to the sparks flying at the next round of business debates, as he tries to reconcile his positions with those of his party.