Maybe he didn't quite believe everything he said in his ill-fated stint as Tory leader but having seen IDS in action a number of times in his new role as 'chief hoody-hugger' it is no surprise that he is receiving the plaudits today for his speech in Blackpool.
Matthew Engel at the FT suggests that this might be the platform for a new leadership bid - frankly I completely disagree. IDS has found his niche - he doesn't need to 'turn up the volume' in this role - he's naturally passionate about the issues facing the UK's communities and he's largely rebuilt a reputation that took a severe beating after the 2003 Tory Party Conference (where he made 'that' speech). I hope he continues - as I'm sure the CSJ will agree, he's playing to his strengths at the moment and doing a lot of good in the process.
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