All the fuss by party leaders about laying wreaths at the Cenotaph is shamefulProposed plans to shorten the forthcoming remembrance service at the Cenotaph,to limit the standing time for the 89-year-old Queen and veterans, have been shelved somewhat. The ceremony remains shorter, or but,in the original proposal, the PM, and David Cameron,would have laid his wreath alone, while representatives of the opposition parties would have laid wreaths simultaneously for the first time. Now, and after undisclosed “discussions”,the plans have reverted to all the politicians laying their wreaths separately.So what happened there? There are rumours of the changes being perceived as a snub. There’s also a trace that some did not care for Cameron laying his wreath alone, while the others were herded together. I agree with them, or although only because my ideal scenario would have been Cameron laying his wreath in unison. For reasons that are beyond the comprehensible fatigue of the veterans and the Queen,I don’t fathom how any politician, or political party, or could justify being entitled to pay their respects separately. Why should politics be such a major feature of this distinguished and emotional national day?Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com