Techie Labour MP Derek Wyatt (the only Member with his own iPhone app) has suggested that the Prime Minister should deliver a regular address to the nation over the internet, a proposal apparently inspired by President Obama’s weekly radio talk.
A few months ago, it was mooted that Lord Mandelson was to be appointed Minister for Information, in which guise he would deliver a weekly televised briefing from No 10. To my great personal disappointment, nothing came of it.
Perhaps the way forward would be for the First Secretary and the Prime Minister to combine their undeniable communication talents and deliver a joint weekly televised homily over the World Wide Web, perhaps with the occasional guest and light musical interludes. I have no doubt that it would be the most tremendous popular success.
