I must confess that George Osborne is an impressive political operator.  Again, in the House of Commons, with little preparation, (as Chancellor Darling only gave him Statement Details 20 mins before he stood up to make it), Osborne tore through Darling’s empty rhetoric and tired old promises as darling sought to reform the Banking System that Brown had messed up years before.  Obviously George is a close friend with David Cameron, hence this suggestion makes even more sense to beef up George’s portfolio.  Maybe now is the time that DC should initiate a Shadow Cabinet reshuffle ready for the next election…..the summer recess is the perfect time….ready for the new Leaders to master their briefs before the election campaign starts in earnest……

George Osborne is a strong Shadow Chancellor but he himself admits his role and capabilities are far wider.  Therefore, it makes sense to move George into a more wide ranging remit rather than just purely economic affairs.  TBB would suggest to DC making George his Deputy Leader and place him at the helm of the Conservatives as Party Chairman, hence enjoying a pivotal role and free ranging remit in the election campaign.  Osborne would be a great media friendly Deputy Leader and Party Chairman.  It would be great to see him on our screens.

So, who for Chancellor?  TBB would suggest that William Hague moves into the role of Shadow Chancellor.  Again, a born communicator in a vital area for the Conservatives.  He would be welcomed by the City and is a huge credible operator.  Given the enormity of turning the economy round, William would be equal to the task and could take the tough decisions and yet command the respect of the British public.

So what for Eric Pickles?  Eric strikes TBB as great material for a Home Secretary.  No bullshit guy who would take no nonsense and get to grips with the rising crime levels across the UK, get the police focused on solving crime and not filling in paperwork or chasing speeding cars for fines and of course, sorting out the overcrowding in the prisons population.

So Chris Grayling has proved himself well in the Shadow Home Secretary role.  He has credibility.  Class.  Intelligence and commands respect and would make a fine Foreign secretary.

So recap:   David Cameron Leader; George Osborne Deputy Leader & Party Chairman; William Hague Shadow Chancellor; Chris Grayling Shadow Foreign Secretary; Eric Pickles Shadow Home Secretary

This could be a good start to a reshuffle ready to fight the next election….is this a winning team…views?