The flipping London Olympics have taken the edge off of the Labour Party gains in popularity and reputation lately.
When I shook hands with François Hollande (nice boy), on the steps of the Elysée Palace last week, the protocol-breaching moment was hailed as a victory for me trying to establish myself as a statesman-in-waiting - even though one French photographer didn't recognise me, I bet he wasn't on his own in that!
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