Things look bleak for Labour

What a great Sunday for scandal, although I must say some of it particularly that which concerned John Prescott was frankly a little too revolting to read whilst eating toast and sipping my Earl Grey. The news of the world had John Prescott's lovers revelations which on the one hand are pretty difficult to swallow (literally), and perhaps even more serious were the allegations in the Sunday Times that Mr Prescott was a serial groper.

I Understand from the BBC that Mr Prescott is to make a complaint to the Press Council about the personal intrusions into his life, this is quite astounding because I would have thought particularly in the light of the Sunday Times story that he should be considering a legal action against them as it appears they clearly suggest that he is some sort of sexual predator. I think that Mr Prescott has two choices one to resign or alternatively sue the Sunday Times for libel.

Now this is a public interest story because it concerns the character of our deputy Prime Minister whether he is fit to hold office, or not (our own local press might like to take note).

Should Mr Prescott remain in office without challenging the Sunday Times story then we'll know what sort of character he is.