It just looks like a parody of a politician. Something Harry Enfield might do Quite amazing how the method of dodging a question hasn’t changed at all in twenty odd years. It would have actually look… (View Post)

Yes. If he’d have said “What was I thinking? I wanted to cut the staff some flak and got caught up in the Downing St bubble. I’m so sorry” he might have got away with it as Boris style haphazardness.… (View Post)

Has there been research on the effect of politicians saying “Sorry”? Not “Sorry if” just “Sorry” My instinct is the public would prefer it to mealy mouthed, weasel words; people forgive mistakes (View Post)

His was a prepared statement, still all about them being in control. I think what would be better is a politician responding to an interviewers question with an honest apology. (View Post)

Equally I think if he said “I’m not saying sorry because…” and have good reasons, that would be better than the legalese he seemed to be speaking (View Post)