The ex-Safety Elephant seems a little confused.
Number 10 said Mr Clarke had offered to resign on Tuesday when the scandal was uncovered. In interviews, Mr Clarke said he had offered to quit on an earlier occasion as well.
Charles Clarke’s statement – 5th May:
The prime minister, as is his right and responsibility, has made the judgement that my continued occupation of the post of home secretary is likely to stand in the way of the continued reforms which remain necessary and though I do not agree with that judgement, I entirely accept his right to make it.
So if Tony Blair was wrong to sack Clarke, that must also mean that Clarke was wrong to offer his resignation earlier. Or am I missing something?
Thanks to Smylers for pointing out the inconsistancy.