Comments on: Would Dannatt work for a Tory Government? “Theoretically, yes” http://www.leftfootforward.org/2009/10/would-dannatt-work-for-a-tory-government-theoretically-yes/ Left Foot Forward is a political blog for progressives. We provide evidence-based analysis on British politics, news and policy developments. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:48:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Dannatt off message on Tory Trident plans | Left Foot Forward http://www.leftfootforward.org/2009/10/would-dannatt-work-for-a-tory-government-theoretically-yes/comment-page-1/#comment-4636 Dannatt off message on Tory Trident plans | Left Foot Forward Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:47:43 +0000 http://www.leftfootforward.org/?p=1936#comment-4636 [...] Dannatt, the former chief of defence staff who controversially accepted a Cameron invitation to advise the Conservative front bench, has signaled his opposition to the renewal of [...] [...] Dannatt, the former chief of defence staff who controversially accepted a Cameron invitation to advise the Conservative front bench, has signaled his opposition to the renewal of [...]

]]> By: Politics Summary: Thursday, October 8th | Left Foot Forward http://www.leftfootforward.org/2009/10/would-dannatt-work-for-a-tory-government-theoretically-yes/comment-page-1/#comment-683 Politics Summary: Thursday, October 8th | Left Foot Forward Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:04:13 +0000 http://www.leftfootforward.org/?p=1936#comment-683 [...] lunchtime, Left Foot Forward spotted General Dannatt’s remarks on Radio 5 Live that “theoretically, yes” he would take a job in a Cameron government. The story gained legs when the appointment was [...] [...] lunchtime, Left Foot Forward spotted General Dannatt’s remarks on Radio 5 Live that “theoretically, yes” he would take a job in a Cameron government. The story gained legs when the appointment was [...]

]]> By: Mark Burton http://www.leftfootforward.org/2009/10/would-dannatt-work-for-a-tory-government-theoretically-yes/comment-page-1/#comment-671 Mark Burton Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:27:06 +0000 http://www.leftfootforward.org/?p=1936#comment-671 A "military coup" for the Tories! A “military coup” for the Tories!

]]> By: Left Foot Forward http://www.leftfootforward.org/2009/10/would-dannatt-work-for-a-tory-government-theoretically-yes/comment-page-1/#comment-6646 Left Foot Forward Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:07:14 +0000 http://www.leftfootforward.org/?p=1936#comment-6646 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">@torybear @leftfootfwd called it 1st RT @shamikdas:Would Dannatt work for a Tory Government? “Theoretically, yes” http://bit.ly/3jzFlu</span></span> @torybear @leftfootfwd called it 1st RT @shamikdas:Would Dannatt work for a Tory Government? “Theoretically, yes” http://bit.ly/3jzFlu

]]> By: Marcus Roberts http://www.leftfootforward.org/2009/10/would-dannatt-work-for-a-tory-government-theoretically-yes/comment-page-1/#comment-659 Marcus Roberts Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:55:25 +0000 http://www.leftfootforward.org/?p=1936#comment-659 Per politicshome: 12:57 Speaking to BBC News about General Sir Richard Dannatt being lined up as a potential Tory junior defence minister Mr Grayling said that he hoped the appointment wasn't a gimmick. Mr Grayling didn't appear to understand that the appointment was by his own side because he stated that he was suspicious of the Government's motives in doing this. "I admire the work of General Dannatt" "I hope that this isn't a political gimmick ... I'm always suspicious of the Government's motives in doing this" The BBC are reporting that David Cameron will announce General Sir Richard Dannatt's future in his speech tomorrow. Sky News are reporting that he is to be appointed as a minister if the Conservatives are elected. http://page.politicshome.com/uk/conservative_conference.html Per politicshome:

12:57 Speaking to BBC News about General Sir Richard Dannatt being lined up as a potential Tory junior defence minister Mr Grayling said that he hoped the appointment wasn’t a gimmick. Mr Grayling didn’t appear to understand that the appointment was by his own side because he stated that he was suspicious of the Government’s motives in doing this.

“I admire the work of General Dannatt”

“I hope that this isn’t a political gimmick … I’m always suspicious of the Government’s motives in doing this”

The BBC are reporting that David Cameron will announce General Sir Richard Dannatt’s future in his speech tomorrow. Sky News are reporting that he is to be appointed as a minister if the Conservatives are elected.

http://page.politicshome.com/uk/conservative_conference.html

]]> By: Left Foot Forward http://www.leftfootforward.org/2009/10/would-dannatt-work-for-a-tory-government-theoretically-yes/comment-page-1/#comment-6647 Left Foot Forward Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:25:32 +0000 http://www.leftfootforward.org/?p=1936#comment-6647 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">RT @shamikdas: Would Dannatt work for a Tory Government? “Theoretically, yes”:- http://bit.ly/3jzFlu</span></span> RT @shamikdas: Would Dannatt work for a Tory Government? “Theoretically, yes”:- http://bit.ly/3jzFlu

]]> By: Shamik Das http://www.leftfootforward.org/2009/10/would-dannatt-work-for-a-tory-government-theoretically-yes/comment-page-1/#comment-6648 Shamik Das Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:24:59 +0000 http://www.leftfootforward.org/?p=1936#comment-6648 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">Would Dannatt work for a Tory Government? “Theoretically, yes”:- http://bit.ly/3jzFlu</span></span> Would Dannatt work for a Tory Government? “Theoretically, yes”:- http://bit.ly/3jzFlu

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