Good news for David Cameron

Ever since David Cameron came to my notice I thought he was a lucky politician. He was lucky to emerge at a time when the Conservative Party wanted to develop a fresh image. He was lucky to get Gordon Brown as an opponent. He was luckier still when Brown backed out of the 2007 election. And he is lucky now that Brown's poor leadership skills are evident.

The failure of the Labour Party to find a way of getting rid of Brown is another stroke of luck for Cameron. All he needs to do now is coast.

The reshuffle keeps most of the old faces with the exception of those who have absented themselves from the table. Hutton was not stellar but he was competent. Purnell is probably a loss. And plainly there is no new upcoming talent to fill their shoes.

Cameron now has more time to prepare for government.