It’s the cuts stupid!

Reading a piece in the New Statesman this morning I wasn’t at all surprised at their take on the Prime Minister’s popularity and approval ratings – saying they are dropping because he is no longer seen as decisive – is expected of the publication. The article backed its argument with polls and figures plus fairly stated that despite the ratings Cameron still remains the most popular of the three main leaders.

However, the cleverly written editorial has conveniently missed a huge yet vital factor and its overall effect on the public mood – the cuts. We can not, today, with any degree of honesty talk about any public feelings or reactions in this country without factoring in those cuts – because to do so is to tell half a story. Especially as their effects has just began to filter through in the last couple of months.

U-turns might have been a bad thing in the 1980s – but back then oversized shoulder pads, frizzy hair and ugly shoes were in fashion plus straight men didn’t moisturize and walked around with monobrows – things change. A U – turn today is proof that our politicians are listening and acting on what they hear. Is there some concern that maybe policies aren’t fully thought through before they are announced, maybe – but still listening and acting on what we say is what we ask and expect of our politicians and I am sure the public rather have a leader who listens and acts on their concerns than a know- it- all who doesn’t care one iota what they think or want.