Quote of the day

"He's a very good man, he's a man who's looking after our country and he's doing a very good job. I'm very proud to be here tonight".

David Beckham on Gordon Brown, following this evening's meeting of minds. Stick to what you know, eh, Dave? Or else take time out from squeaking on about your football academy and get engaged in some more meaningful political action by joining in Friday's Amnesty demonstration to close Guantanamo on the sixth anniversary of its opening.