Lords A-Leaping

Here's a quick follow up on one of my previous posts. In it, I mentioned that Mr George Foulkes had said some very supportive things about Mr Blair. You can read his comments in the final quote box in that post.

I said:

Undoubtedlty an A++ for listening there. Mr Foulkes, a former Minister, retired from the Commons at the election. I have a feeling that Mr Foulkes might just be talking up a new position in the House of Lord before too long. Call it a hunch.

Oh, I'm such a cynic. I should have more respect for our political system.

Anyway, here's a full list of the 27 new life peers anounced today. See if you can spot any familiar names.