The Green Man has important blog news for those of you that feel that you do not have enough excitement in your day. He is proud to annouce the existence of Downing Street Says. This exciting new blog gives you access to the press briefings from No 10. (That's the home of the British Prime Minister for the republican readership).

If you are not satisfied with government representatives speaking on radio and television at length and never actually saying anything then here is a chance for you to read the latest politispeak and spin doctoring in its boring original form. Marvel at how much the Prime Ministers press secretary can write on such hot topics as Local Government Finance Reform, renaming of Crown Prosecution Service as well, of course, on Iraq and Northern Ireland and never actually says anything.

I notice that it is powered by Moveable Type, the same blog software that The Green Man uses. ooooo, somehow I feel sort of sullied. I think I go wash my hands.