Behold! Eric the clown.
A leading member of my local party e-mails to say "Part of me dreads the downfall of the coalition government. I am enjoying it so much.'
He has read Total Politics' confessions of Eric Pickles. Clowns are defined as comical performers, stereotypically characterised by their grotesque appearances. That's Eric. My great friend Gordon Prentice's Pendle seat was bought by Ashcroft's money. He was targeted because he persistently campaigned to reveal the truth of the malign antidemocratic influence of the Ashcroft gold. Pickles has confirmed thrice the truth that money bought votes
Iain Dale: What do you think Lord Ashcroft is going to say about you in his book, which he is apparently writing?
Eric Pickles: I've got enormous respect for the good Lord. Bless his heart. I don't think I'd be sat here without him. But the guy is caustic and jolly and, whatever he has to say, I'm sure I'll enjoy it. We would not be here without him. I know he's very controversial. But ultimately, we're here because of what he did.
Did the cock crow at the thrice spoken truth?