Well, at long last Gordon Brown has prorogued parliament, and what we all suspect is now reality - it will be 6th May.
I have a few general thoughts so far.
I note that HM The Queen had to get a helicopter to Buck House to see Brown. At what point was it confirmed behind the scenes between No 10 and Buck House that such a journey was required? I am assuming quite some time ago?
In how many other countries does the Prime Minister or President control the exact date of an election within overall parameters?
Thirty days is a mid-level campaign, not too short and not too long. Suggesting that Brown and his aides are not totally sure whether they need a long campaign to win people over or not. However, it is clear that they could not afford a short campaign - they have to get some momenutum and make changes in the polls. The length implies that Labour suspect they will lose, but that they could just do it.
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