Curioser and Curioser .... Len Duvall was NOT implying Cabinet Minister Ms (or Mrs ?) T Jowell was a wrong 'un

Len Duvall has been on the blower again seeking advice and after reading the Sunday Times' article today on the cash for honours inquiry he thinks some of his comments could be misconstrued as referring to the strength or nature of the evidence. This is not so. (Apparently)

So with Lord Patel's help he has issued a public statement .... 'My comments were primarily focused around my concerns for the way in which some people appeared to be questioning the behaviour, conduct and motives of police officers involved in this inquiry. What I did say was that it is wrong for anyone, no matter who they are, to attempt to interfere with or try and influence the way in which police carry out their investigations. 'Those people who made what I consider to be inadvisable remarks around recent events connected with this inquiry should reflect on the appropriateness of what they have said. 'They know the police are fully accountable for their actions and are involved in a complex and difficult investigation, and everyone should cooperate fully."

Len also wanted to add the following, which is not clear to many folks, but make of it what you will ...

"I would also like to add that on further reflection, and having had the opportunity to re-examine what Tessa Jowell said, I am now quite clear she was not commenting on the way in which police are conducting the inquiry. Also, I was not implying she or her husband were involved in any wrongdoing nor that I had evidence suggesting that was so.'

Now what can my old friend Len, Chairman of the biggest Police force in the UK mean by that ? "Mills of God" he says archly when I ask, touching his nose with his forefinger in a curious way. Soembody suggested we check the tide at Blackfriars Bridge. .... all very odd.