End of an Era!

It is no secret that Iain Dale had some influence in me taking up blogging. I admire and respect him and can actually call him a friend. Announcing earlier today that he will stop regular blogging although a huge blow to the blogosphere especially on the right, this announcement did not come as a total surprise, nevertheless his departure will be an immense loss.

Could this signal the end of the blogging greats, first Tom Harris MP, Tory Bear and now Iain Dale? Although in Harris’ case it was a surprise but Iain has hinted at the possibility of him quitting in many occasions plus with his work and business commitments it was inevitable, and as he put it (something had to give)

We will miss you Iain (I love my Ben & Jerry scoops) and I’m positive many on all sides of the political spectrum do too. I shall look at your departure as a coming of age and although I will miss the blog there is still your nightly show on LBC and judging by my reading taste I will always be reading something with your figure prints all over it.

Good luck my friend with everything and thank you for being a trend setter!