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Those fourteen "influential MPs", to quote Ladbrokes, who have come out today in support of Carwyn Jones's bid for the Labour leadership have made him the "re-hot 2/5 favourite" to win. By the way I'm guessing "re-hot" has nothing to do with re-gaining the lead given he's never lost it as far as I can tell and that Carwyn Jones is in fact the bookies' "red- hot" favourite to get Rhodri Morgan's job.

The First Minister must, of course, stand down first. Last night Rhodri Morgan attended a dinner given by the Muslim Council of Wales to celebrate ten years of devolution. The place was awash with politicians but the guest of honour was the outgoing First Minister.

The Master of Ceremonies in his finery asked for quiet to introduce the dignitaries sitting at the top table:

"The Right Honourable the Lord Elis Thomas of Nant Conwy .... The Right Honourable Rhodri Morgan MP ..."

The urgent whispers grew into a chorus of "it's AM!"

The Master of Ceremonies apologised. "Oh sorry" he said, "I've already given him a promotion".

I imagine those "influential MPs" will enjoy that one.

P.S. Yes, I KNOW that's not the sort of clanger you drop but ...

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