GEORGE Cowley believes Michael Howard to be the "chief clown in parliament" (You Say, Wednesday, May 12). I am sure most people would agree with me that Tony Blair is a far bigger clown.

Over the past year, the Prime Minister has suffered embarrassment after embarrassment, mostly relating to the situation in Iraq. His prolonged belief in the existence of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq was comical.

The Prime Minister's sudden U-turns on the European Constitution and immigration are also a source of humour.

Can we take this man seriously?

MATTHEW A CLARKE,

Hallow.