The ghost of Mr Blair

If the story in Today's Independent is correct - Murdoch set to back Blair - for a place in his boardroom then the media magnate Rupert Murdoch is expected to offer Tony Blair a senior role in his News Corporation empire when he stands down as Prime Minister.

Sometime, maybe in the not too distant future, there's a call to Downing Street -

ring-ring...

PA: hello

TB: put me through to Gordon, it's Tony (sounding exasperated)

PA: hello Gordon - I have Tony on the line for you

GB: oh no what now? (big sigh and slumps down in his chair). ok put him through.

TB: Gordon, I thought you understood that Rupert and I don't like you messing with my Legacy - you do understand don't you...

GB: But...

TB: No buts Gordon, you want to win the next election don't you.

GB: Oh yes please, pretty please.

TB: Then you know what to do, get it sorted.

GB: I will (in a resigned tone).

TB: Good. (Hang's up with his broadest ever Cheshire cat grin.)

GB: arghhhhhhhhh!