Quote Originally Posted by Elwood Blues View Post
Anyone who heard their speeches just now in the Afghanistan debate must wonder why on earth they aren't in the cabinet. In senior posts.

I know they are in two of the most senior posts outside the Government as Chairmen of the Foreign Affairs and Defence committees respectively.

But they should be in a position where they can actively influence decisions.

Yes I know it is another political thread on the main board. But this crisis deserves wide discussion.
Seems neither went to Eton or Harrow, so probably that doesn't help their cause..