Is Yates Coming Up Roses?

There are lots of positive comments about how Yates of the Yard seems to be doing his stuff and loads of optimism that Blair and others will be held to account over Cash for Honours.

Whilst I do think things are headed in the right direction, I still have this hint of scepticism. We have been here before with Hutton. Throughout the enquiry it looked like Hutton was really getting to the bottom of the problems identified (within his limited remit), we then found that the final report seemed to ignore much of the evidence that was gathered. I still have an underlying worry that this will be where Cash for Honours will end up.

One reason is because there are loads of opportunities for people to interfere, not least at the final stage where Lord Goldsmith is insisting on involvement despite the protestations of anyone with an ounce of credibility in the political system. I dread to think of the implications if Lord Goldsmith blocks a trial.